What is the opposite of optimism10/14/2023 ![]() Maybe it means a stoic kind of happy-calm : assured, confident, encouraged. If you look up synonyms for optimism, it’s clear it means totally different things depending on the person and the circumstances. ![]() Now, the Dalai Lama has been through some terrible experiences in his life, yet has kept his compassionate, joyful nature intact, so could he be right that anyone can choose to be optimistic? ![]() But what does being an optimist mean? Similar to “Choose Joy”, these words from the Dalai Lama suggest you can just decide to be an optimist: Optimism and Joy are often used interchangeably. Short of faking happiness, I can think of many times in my life I was anything but joyful, through no choice of my own. ![]() How do you choose joy? Sometimes life just isn’t going your way and you struggle and flail. It’s one of those ideas that I immediately like, then wonder if it is at all attainable. Have you seen that popular quote, “Choose Joy”? I’ve seen it a lot recently, maybe because it was the time of year for setting resolutions and goals. ![]()
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