realistic vs optimistic

1st off, you couldn't pay me enough to be pessimistic.  it is not a valuable way to think.  daily life is miserable.  who wants to be miserable?  i find some people don't know any other way to see things.  i wish i could change their minds.  i've tried.  it's futile.  i think pessimists think i'm 'cute' or naive.

i am forever an optimist.  i look for the silver lining in every situation.  in awful situations, like death and destruction, i can only say that those things should help us feel grateful for everything or anything else good in our lives.

i am questioning realism vs optimism.  when does optimism get in the way of being realistic?  does my belief in miracles prevent me from seeing the truth right in front of me?

no.  i live with reality.  i even try to prepare for the bad things that COULD happen.  the true realists in my life help me to be prepared.

so, i will continue to be optimistic tempered by realism.  hope keeps me from being depressed about the future.  finding the good in each moment makes life enjoyable.  i believe life is meant to be enjoyed.

i'm sending out positive thoughts that all of us feel a little optimistic every day!

want and do and be

these 3 quotes are similar and important...

Want what you have, do what you can, be who you are.
Rev. Forrest Church, UU minister

It’s not having what you want
It’s wanting what you’ve got
Sheryl Crowe, “Soak Up the Sun”

Be you, be what you’re like, be like yourself
They Might Be Giants, “Whistling in the Dark”

if we can want and do and be like this, life can be a very positive experience. be proud of who you are and what you do! enjoy all the moments you can!