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« on: March 12, 2008, 10:20:48 am » |
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I'm fairly optimistic by nature. As with other posters here, for me "the glass is always half full"; there is little that is broken that can't be mended, and a bad thing is an opportunity to make a good thing.
I know that some people say that if they have no expectations (i.e. are pessimistic) then they will not be disappointed, but that is a tragic way to live, and I have seen enough tragedy in life.
No-one wants to be around gloomy and depressed people; equally no-one wants to be around people who are artificially "optimistic".
The spirit of optimism should never be confused with recklessness or foolhardiness, in my opinion, so common sense and sound judgement are equally important virtues.
There are quite a few studies around that seem to confirm that people who are optimistic often have better health, and also that it is possible to change one's outlook on life.
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