I have a pessimist and an optimist in my mind–they fight often, speak loud, and rarely stop. If the pessimists talks about wrinkles, the optimist will dwell on experiences. If the pessimist talks about friends scattered far and wide, the optimist will point out the absence of peer pressure and endless comparison. If the pessimist talks about not being able to find anything to eat from an entire refrigerator stuffed with healthy food, the optimist will consider the glowing cholesterol level and longevity.
Haoyan Do 
Excellent article. I am experiencing many of these issues as well..
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Thank you. Me too and thanking for sharing your thoughts.
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Yeah, it can get that way. I don’t consider myself either an optimist or pessimist. I’m a realist
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LOL. You are a well balanced thinker.
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Thanks. I do my best. It’s better than being one extreme or the other on optimism and pessimism
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Yes, being extreme brings a lot of harm. Optimism can lead to recklessness; pessimism to cynicism. LOL.
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Yes!
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We have to search hard for the optimist in our mind sometimes but you’re so right it’s always there if we take the time to look for it! Thank you for sharing
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Yes, keep the positivity alive and look on the bright side.
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Wow very well put 👏 👌
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Thank you 😜😊👍
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You r same age today 🤩🤩😍
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yes, the same age; the different perception. 😜😊👍💖
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This is the conflict. Very well put.
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Perpetually present. 😜😊👍
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In all of us there is a pessimistic and an optimistic side: we need to find the right balance
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Yes, listen to both voices. LOL.
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🌹🙏🌹🙏🌹
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The yin meets the yang!
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yes, the eternal struggle.
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I would say you are well-balanced.
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LOL. The two battles to keep a balance.
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Love the concept of both pessimist and optimist in our own minds…forever wrestling and trying to get the upper hand! May optimism win more often than not😇
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LOL. Yes, we all root for optimism no matter what. Yet pessimism persists.
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I’m the same way and it can be an eternal struggle sometimes but I guess that’s what keeps me balanced lol.
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Yes, it is. The two will continue to battle endlessly. LOL.
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That’s what can be called, “Two sides of the same coin”.
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You are right on the spot. Just the same world from different angle.
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In the end, optimism allows for a smooth experience, a bearable day. Nicely written
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Thank you, Kinge. Yes, optimism gives us hope and and saves us from cynicism.
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Welcome
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Love this. Thanks 😊
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Thank you. 😜😊
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You make a powerful case for optimism!
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LOL. Optimism is in demand, but I often slip into pessimism and have to dig myself out with optimistic thoughts. LOL.
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💜 Balanced
…💛💚💙…
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😊😜👍
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This is very well said my friend. I love all the comparisons. It makes one stop and think. Thank you and have a truly blessed evening. Love Joni xoxoxo
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Thank you for commenting. Yes, comparison is fun, isn’t it? LOL. A blessed evening to you too.
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You are most welcome my friend. ❤️🤗
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