Hiraeth
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I think you need some optimism in order to have hope -- because without hope, what do you really have?
There's a reason why successful people become successful in the first place. Somewhere in the corner of their mind lingers at least a smidgen of hope that they can achieve, and that encourages the action to get there.
I think a balance of the two, optimism vs. reality, is necessary. That way if things turn for the unexpected, you'd be able to handle it with a better perspective because not being able to either would also be damaging.
However, looking at negative occurences and finding a positive lesson from them is a good start in the right direction.
I also happen to believe in the law of attraction and that all is energy. Positive energy reflects the positive toward you. Becoming happier in life naturally cultivates a more optimistic thought process.
Simply by reprogramming your mind, perhaps through the use of maintaining practices such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, positive affirmations, etc. can also be a very powerful aid in getting there.
Of course, then you'd need the will to fulfill the prophecy. How would you get there? A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Some things don't happen overnight; it takes work and dedication. Sluggish? Work on how to improve your health so that you won't feel tired constantly and therefore could hinder you from reaching your goal. Find the root cause for why something isn't being accomplished, and then go from there. There is always a way to work around something, or at least find a viable compromise.
Then again, this can all be a product from my own naive, idealistic self...but I truly believe it.
There's a reason why successful people become successful in the first place. Somewhere in the corner of their mind lingers at least a smidgen of hope that they can achieve, and that encourages the action to get there.
I think a balance of the two, optimism vs. reality, is necessary. That way if things turn for the unexpected, you'd be able to handle it with a better perspective because not being able to either would also be damaging.
However, looking at negative occurences and finding a positive lesson from them is a good start in the right direction.
I also happen to believe in the law of attraction and that all is energy. Positive energy reflects the positive toward you. Becoming happier in life naturally cultivates a more optimistic thought process.
Simply by reprogramming your mind, perhaps through the use of maintaining practices such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, positive affirmations, etc. can also be a very powerful aid in getting there.
Of course, then you'd need the will to fulfill the prophecy. How would you get there? A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Some things don't happen overnight; it takes work and dedication. Sluggish? Work on how to improve your health so that you won't feel tired constantly and therefore could hinder you from reaching your goal. Find the root cause for why something isn't being accomplished, and then go from there. There is always a way to work around something, or at least find a viable compromise.
Then again, this can all be a product from my own naive, idealistic self...but I truly believe it.