I know this first-hand. I am generally pessimistic; so this quote jumped out at me. I am in general a happy person; I just have rather bitter opinions. I look at things without filters and without sugar-coating them; and my mind works the same way. When I speak, I try not to filter or cut back what I'm thinking. I don't quite agree with this quote because I see it as targeting pessimists, and people who choose to not always be happy.
This isn't true. Me and a lot of my friends are pessimistic and sour; but it doesn't prevent us from having positive lives. In fact; what brings negativity into our lives is who we associate with- and I don't mean our friends. I'm talking about toxic friendships and relationships that aren't loyal. There are some people who truly only have the purpose of dragging others down. Now; speaking of these burdens- I found a story on Facebook that I think suits this post. To finish it off, I'd like to share it with you. "A lecturer walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: “How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.” It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!" -author unknown
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