tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143925273655347334.post8414976340574303462..comments2024-03-29T12:54:21.282+00:00Comments on drsolly: In defence of negativitydrsollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15954188290191548178noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143925273655347334.post-13075849488505480052015-06-08T15:37:03.723+01:002015-06-08T15:37:03.723+01:00Yes, but my rant is a plea against the purely nega...Yes, but my rant is a plea against the purely negative "don't be negative" that one hears.drsollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954188290191548178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143925273655347334.post-52702472786547392902015-06-08T11:03:00.068+01:002015-06-08T11:03:00.068+01:00Couldn't you argue that your distinction betwe...Couldn't you argue that your distinction between your own optimism and the naivetee of others is purely semantic? Insisting on being positive doesn't preclude making a judgement it is just an outlook towards the consequences, e.g. your example about the sprained ankle presents the opportunity to read a book. Positivity is not a means of ignoring reality or suspending judgement but it prevents your judgement from leading you to stagnation and pessimism. Without it, surely, your half cup full example could easily be 'judged' as negative and your viewing it as an opportunity could equally be seen as an act of faith? Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488071451995985887noreply@blogger.com