tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609346817535564412.post118874168589594301..comments2023-04-16T07:20:03.377-04:00Comments on Crumbs from the spork: Optimistic attitude; optimism with an attitudejspath55http://www.blogger.com/profile/17056770407807443800noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609346817535564412.post-69235083030070960632012-02-28T22:02:18.283-05:002012-02-28T22:02:18.283-05:00I often reply "Better than a poke in the eye ...I often reply "Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick!" Since almost anything is better than a poke in the eye, it usually serves me because A) its true and B) it makes people smile. Que tenga feliz dia! Ojala...hwharts.hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10391050865578847994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609346817535564412.post-26737650073861838282012-02-19T01:42:37.967-05:002012-02-19T01:42:37.967-05:00Hey, thanks for the dialogue so far, my friends. T...Hey, thanks for the dialogue so far, my friends. This topic is of critical importance to me, particularly lately when it's that dark end of year time, and performance appraisals engage many people. I think my personal satisfaction level is derived from matters well outside the cubicle maze, as the saying goes, no one on their deathbed says I wish i wish I had spent more time at my desk. <br />But as many of our daily human interactions occur in the office, how we act and react there can be a fulcrum for our psyches, I think.<br />I agree that "compulsively cheerful" people rub me the wrong way, usually, especially the dangerously false notion those types often spout when dealing with a mental health situation, oh just snap out of it, don't worry, be happy. There are times when professsional counseling and/or chemical mood adjuster are necessary ( and life saving).<br />There are also times when they aren't necessary, but become a crutch for the lazy to lean on, instead of taking inititiatve and risks.<br />I also say that "pessimism and passion" are a rare combination, but that the most successful critics (food, art, and for me, software vendors) say what needs to be said, and say it well. My team has a saying (we hate the P word) - story for another time. <br />I like the notion of personal choice a lot. When faced with saying the mundane "fine", speak with a broader vocabulary. Every encounter doesn't have to be a new adventure, but neither should every one of them be mind numbing.jspath55https://www.blogger.com/profile/17056770407807443800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609346817535564412.post-91457946617784851972012-02-17T12:27:05.764-05:002012-02-17T12:27:05.764-05:00We can look it at the other way round:
Passionate ...We can look it at the other way round:<br />Passionate people are often cheerful and optimistic people.<br />I am yet to meet someone who is a combination of pessimism and passion.<br />It is difficult to find morons who often use sad words or not chirpy words who have accomplished big challenges. <br />I have also experienced that many times what we say deeply, at times, impact our own selves. If I say I am happy, it may impact me to be happy. Being real is always great.<br />Superficial answers can easily be identified,if not immediately,certainly with time. So if things are going well and if someone asks me 'How are you' I don't mind replying 'I am fantastic' instead of 'I am fine'!<br /><br />Regards,<br />KumudKumud Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723047119402964469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609346817535564412.post-15981779356767764142012-02-17T08:52:25.261-05:002012-02-17T08:52:25.261-05:00"Optimnism at work" - what a bunch of bu..."Optimnism at work" - what a bunch of bullpucky. Compulsively cheerful people don't interest me anymore. People who get things done interest me. People who speak truth when it comes at a price interest me. People who listen hard and aren't put off by some gruffness interest me. Friends like you interest me as you keep it real. <br /><br />I'm way more interested in those who are passionate, creative and committed than those who believe that saying the right happy superficial things means something.@jonerphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009063319571526694noreply@blogger.com