Monday 18th October 2010

Are you optimistic, pessimistic or realistic?

It is said an optimistic person sees a glass half full and a pessimistic one sees it half empty.  Which one has the right view?  Well, maybe both or maybe neither it tends to be quite individual. A realistic person may just say there is glass with a certain amount of water inside it.  A more mathematical mind may say it is 50% water, 50% air, a scientific mind may break it further into gases and/or elements, and so on.

The thing is, it is what it represents to you that is important, the most important thing is to be truthful about what certain aspects of life represent to you and work with your mind as it is.  If you know you look on the more gloomy side of things naturally, don't just sweep those thoughts under the carpet.  Similarly if you are naturally a very optimistic person, that needs to be noticed also, as with any other mind states you notice yourself habitually slipping into.  You don't need to enforce your views on anyone, but just being aware of them can help you grow.