Speaking of anticipating good things happening , I've noticed that pessimists often call themselves "realists", yet I haven't heard optimists say the same thing. It's almost as if, again, we expect bad things to happen and not good.
I'm trying to focus on good things happening -- the good deeds of humans, the unexpected good thing, achievements and accomplishments, and so on. The things that spark gratitude and, thus, happiness.
I hope. That is the core of optimism -- hoping for good things in the future.
It's hard sometimes. I worry that I am enjoying my white privilege. I deal with a pessimistic inner voice that tells me I'm just going to get hurt. I wonder if I'm fooling myself.
However, I think I'm doing the right thing. Pessimism makes us ill and makes us unhappy with life. I hope to stick with optimism because it seems healthier.
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