So often we hear this classic metaphor used to describe a person’s outlook on life, or a specific event. More often than not, the outlook being discussed is neatly placed in a box, and attached a tag marking it as pessimistic, or optimistic. Some views however, are not so neatly packaged.
The glass is not half-full, nor is it half-empty. It is in need of a refill.
Rather than accepting events the way they are even when we know that they are not ideal, why not push to improve them? Take action, and ‘refill your glass’ (or the glass of another), so to speak. One could theorize that if enough people adopted this sort of mindset, our world (meatspace, as it were) would be more enjoyable for everyone. Reduced levels of conflict, a stronger sense of community, and a greater sense of trust in those around us. How far-reaching would the effects of this be? The only way to find out is to do it, and see what happens.
This writing was originally featured here, on Gaia Online.
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