💯 . I really annoyed that show back in the day.  We can only change that which we take responsibility for. We can't control others and if we always assume the worst, we will attract the worst I think. 

There's a great episode of House MD with a patient telling House "I'm not hiply cynical and I don't make easy, snide remarks. I would rather think that people are good and be disappointed once and again."

That exchange opened my eyes to how lazy cynicism often is. Seeing fault and flaws comes very easily to us, while seeing potential and value takes more discernment.

Undisciplined

I like optimistic realist. There is a fine line sometimes. It's important to be aware and not be mindlessly trusting. And if we never trust it can make for a sad existence. You might enjoy the video. It's what it is about. 

DesertDave

alter_native

Do you feel cynical? How's it working for you?

I consider myself very cynical, but someone once told me that "cynicism is for the weak," and it really made me have to think.

Perhaps what we should strive for is optimistic realism.
