Who is Better Amongst the Lot? An Optimist, a Pessimist or a Realist!

• This year has been anything but good for many of us in terms of better tidings. Be it diverse businesses in various sectors, health parameters of individuals as well as the entire country, and border skirmishes with both our long-standing foes that continues even now. Millions of individuals – both white-collar working class as well as guest/migrant blue-collar community – and businesses irrespective of entities are undergoing stress and hardships of enormous proportions. The pandemic is the reason.

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• In other words, the entire outlook for the country appears bleak at least for the next few months what with the infection raging in many places unabated leading to recourse ranging from lockdowns to allowing restricted economic activities depending on the situation at ground zero. At some places, whatever little gains achieved after restrictions were eased has been lost owing to further clampdowns. Instances of suicides are on the rise, involving celebrities and well-known personalities, due to mounting stress levels.
• Under these extremely trying circumstances, how not to let duress overwhelm us assumes paramount importance and hence, necessitates eager exploration into tools and aids that hold the answer for our well-being. Since times immemorial, every philosophy, ideology, religion, profound thinkers, intellectuals, spiritualists, and the ilk have expounded the virtues of positive thinking to overcome any challenges confronting humankind.  How often have we heard ‘mind over matter’?  Holds even now.

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• No disputing the fact that nurturing a positive outlook towards life is non-negotiable and must be assiduously followed notwithstanding the adversarial situations staring at us intimidatingly. Is there an invisible boundary existing separating from being optimistic from that of a realistic or for that matter a pessimistic individual? Hard to demarcate what is fundamentally an illusionary boundary that primarily resides in the mind’s ocean.  Perception alone possesses the key to defining where one stands.
• There are numerous intangible variables with its own set of permutations and combinations churning within the conscious, the subconscious, and the unconscious mind, respectively shaping an individual’s personality all the time. Therefore, thought processes, either positive or negative, possess definite bearing resulting in beliefs and subsequent outward actions. In this backdrop, cultivating a positive or optimistic viewpoint alone despite undergoing grueling hardships is foolhardy. Where lies an answer then?

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• Immersing oneself in too much negativity without resorting to breathe in positivity leads to avoidable repercussions harmful for the very purpose of harmonious existence. What is the way forward then from the perception battle waged within the neurological confines of the oceanic mind?  In my view, unflinchingly embracing a realistic point of view would go a long way in ensuring balanced disposition helping tide over any crises or challenges.  In other words, staying grounded with equanimity offering a balanced viewpoint better serves individuals and humanity.  Realistic approach all the way!