![]() You Are What You Think You Are “The mind is everything. We spend more time contemplating what’s missing in our lives rather than what we have. Happiness is a state of mind, not something we acquire. A positive approach to life requires embracing both sides rather than living in an exaggerated - positive or negative - fantasy. I’m not advocating in favor or against optimism, but to break free from labeling ourselves. Many of us have drunk the ‘positivity Kool-Aid’ - We believe optimism is the solution for all our problems. Massey’s research shows that, when asked to forecast the outcomes of events such as a financial investment or a surgical procedure, people make overly optimistic predictions. Cade Massey, a professor of organizational behavior. “It’s gotten to the point where people really feel pressure to think and talk in an optimistic way,” observes B. Pessimism gets a bad rap, but positive thinking can be brutally enforced. Or, as another American psychologist added, “In this country, pessimism comes with a deep stigma.” “In America, optimism has become almost like a cult,” the social psychologist Aaron Sackett told Psychology Today. Overplaying one aspect is deceiving - you must embrace your entire self. Positivity is a fluid state, not a status. They are a fundamental part of who we are - emotions express our basic intelligence and energy. There’s nothing wrong with negative emotions. However, avoiding our negative emotions won’t make them go away. Understanding our fluid nature is critical to continue growing - we are work in progress, not a finished product.īad thoughts are harmful - they create more suffering. We are not our thoughts, because they are always changing. This perfectionist view can lead to unrealistic expectations - positive thinking can’t make everything come true. However, when facing severe challenges, optimists suffer a lower immune response than pessimists.Ĭuriously, a strong belief in hope can make optimists think they can achieve anything they want to, just by trying hard. Research shows that optimists perceive less stress because either they are better able to cope with adversity or because of their positive view. Labeling oneself as a negative person doesn’t help either - we overplay our dramas and become victims of self-pity. We focus on one aspect and fail to see our blind spots. Pretending to be always happy is harmful. We all have positive or negative thoughts or positive and negative moments. ![]() Labels are a heavy burden - we get stuck in one place, rather than exploring our possibilities. Our society loves black or white assessments - you are either an optimist or a pessimist. The Color of Your Soul “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” - Marcus Aurelius We must embrace our whole self, not just the bright side. Similarly, being overly optimistic can blind our reality. Telling someone who’s sad or depressed that positive thoughts will change their mental state, can be detrimental. That’s why most people suggest we think positively - it has become an oversimplified approach to make us feel better. You and I can face the same event, yet will react differently - our thoughts shape our reality, not the other way around. We are always passing judgment on what happens around us. And watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."- Frank Outlaw Watch your habits, for they become your character. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your words, for they become actions. "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. I am also available for commissions if you’d like a certain quote or poem made by myself.Being positive is accepting reality, not idealizing it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. International Deliveries will be dispatched via Royal Mail International Standard (previously air mail), which aims to deliver to Europe in 3 to 5 working days, and to the rest of the world in 5 to 7 working days. UK Deliveries will be dispatched via Royal Mail Second Class delivery service. A1 size 594 x 841 mm Canvas - Textured Paper ![]() A2 size 420 x 592 mm Canvas - Textured Paper Watermark will be removed on printed version.ĭigital print on professional quality 250g/m acid free paper. Only free trade sustainable paper and reusable inks used, which has a net positive affect on climate. LIMITED EDITION run, only 250 prints being made! Each print assigned a number, and hand signed by myself. ![]()
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