Optimistic or pessimistic? Which are you and why? Give examples.
One thing I know is, I am annoyingly optimistic. I refuse to stay down even after life knocks me around. I constantly see the light at the end of the tunnel. Always hoping, always giving it one more chance before I close it off completely.
I have nothing against pessimism. And it's not that I don't expect the worse, I do. I am often cautious and aware that things can go wrong, and that it is my choice to be stuck or move on. And when the worst comes, I don't see it as a hindrance, a lemon. I always find myself reflecting rather than wallowing. Yes,it didn't work out, what's next? What was the lesson? And, I will make a lemonade out of it somehow.
I remember living with my child's father, red flags were everywhere. But being the optimistic me, I gave room for hope, a chance for redemption before I called it quits. I would have chosen to be stuck in anger and frustrations, but instead I chose to let go. I remember Mama asking me, 'how have you forgiven that fast'; because, I was tired of seeing the darkness, tired of wallowing. I knew, if I choose to focus on the future, hope for the best, my baby will turn out okay.
I always tell my family and friends whenever they wallow about life and things going south, 'all will be well'. Focus on believing because what the mind velieves it manifests. Don't focus on what's missing but focus on the bigger picture.
If right now, I was offered a half full glass, my worry wouldn't be that it is half full/empty, instead I would be grateful that at least I got a glass. Because that glass itself, is a symbol of hope. It might be quater full, it might be empty, but I will be having a surety that, when blessings come, I have a glass to receive them in.
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