This came about after a little 'discussion' between Cassie and myself on what was the real Optimist in our relationship. We began with the idea that every behaviour has a reason for continuation, so why would we continue with pessimism? The answers Cassie came up with are revealing, and allowed a new appreciation of 'Pessimist Power'..
Disadvantages of being an Optimist
You overlay your true feelings with 'positive' thoughts.
Some people hate you.
You don't know when to stop something because you keep on making everything 'look good' even when it may be bad for you.
You make pessimists feel terrible.
You always have the feeling of walking on thin ice.
Disadvantages of being a Pessimist.
You become very sad.
People don't like you.
Even when good happens you still look for the negative 'just in case'.
You are unlikely to begin anything in the physical world.
Advantages of being an Optimist
Everything seems to look good as long as you are optimistic.
Everybody likes you - or at least you think so.
You look like you are happy.
You are more likely to begin a new venture even if optimism will probably disguise its true state from your vision.
Advantages of being a Pessimist.
You see so much more of what is really happening.
By not trying to have everything look good you break through to deeper understanding, wisdom and compassion.
You never get disappointed.
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