Cynacism

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Do you think its contagious?....I think its one of the worse diseases among
people.

posted by PO4013

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How do you keep from becoming a victim of an attitude of negativity?....For me personally
the glass is always half full,never half empty,but i meet so many people that are negative
about every situation. One can easily be drawn into being cynical if you allow your self to be.

posted by PO4013
over 2 years ago

you just said it--"if you allow your self to be"
we ALWAYS have a choice over what we think--thoughts become things, so I (try) to stay clear of that type of negativity.It means I make a conscious effort.
Cynicism is very prevalent, no doubt about it, but I also believe that behind the negativity is fear--plain and simple. To me, people are acting out of either fear or it's opposite, which is LOVE--I choose to act from love as much as I possibly can.

posted by Namastacy
over 2 years ago

negativity and cynacism can be contagious. i try to avoid it, or ignore it whenever possible. i find i surround myself with mainly positive thinking people. for me it is very stressful to always hear the gloom and doom stuff.

posted by Lucinda48
over 2 years ago

Thank you ladies,i know you are both upbeat positive thinking adults..

posted by PO4013
over 2 years ago

I agree with Stacy that so much of the negativity is fear. When you come from a place of fear you can't help but be negative.
Trying to stay positive and upbeat in a world that is sometimes very negative can be hard but if you have a grateful, loving heart you can find the goodness in anything.

posted by DeBeachGal
over 2 years ago

Oh! Yes, yes on all counts. Glass half full or half empty? What do you see? Look for the positive people.

posted by aircav1stb
over 2 years ago

posted by Deskjeting
over 2 years ago

On my profile page is "embracing the optimism." This is the only way I can live my life. You know there is a new study out about positive energy vs. negative energy and how either can influence people around you. I choose to be positive and believe me, it is a choice........

posted by Musiclover
over 2 years ago

lost said much of the negativity is fear. does this mean that if someone we know is negative about a lot of stuff they are also afraid of many things also? just so i understand this better, if they got rid of their fears (fear of hurt, fear of being left out, fear of being rejected) their negativity would go away? i never thought of it that way...

posted by Lucinda48
over 2 years ago

Maybe it's just a habit or the way someone is raised. My family always looks for something bad and it drives me crazy. Luckily, crazy is not always a bad thing................................, unlike negativity, which I believe is.