I recall
promising a few ramblings ago that I’d discuss optimism one of
these days. So I figured that the halfway point should be the perfect
place for it.
I like to think of myself as an optimist. Even in the least positive things, I try to see the positive sides - sometimes desperately. But I used to be the complete opposite of that. It wasn’t until relatively recently that I realized that focusing on the negative sides of things wasn’t beneficial for myself, thus initiating a change of mentality in me.
Alas, that change of mentality isn’t complete yet. There’s still that one thing that keeps me thinking negatively of my chances of finding it. It’s something I’ve discussed in abundance throughout these ramblings. I won’t even mention its name - I refuse to do so at this point.
I did come close to finding it once, and yet, I can’t help but think it’ll never come for me. Why? Why do I do this to myself? What will it take to make me stop doing it?
But enough about that. When I look back at the not-so-positive things that have happened in my life, I try to see the positive sides of them. Sometimes, I even find some unexpected upsides. And when I do, it brings me an odd sense of satisfaction.
I believe firmly in the notion that even the darkest clouds have a silver lining. Even if it isn’t immediately visible, the effort to find it should always be taken. I’ve found many of the silver linings years later, if only because I chose not to see them at first. Do yourself a favor, dear reader, and don’t be like my past self.
Now to start looking for the silver lining in that one cloud...