If our lives are a reflection of our own behaviour/personalities, then does it go that cynics will invariably face their worst fears? Just by believing in the negative, will you make it happen?
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They say that what you focus on expands. Therefore, if you put all your energy into negative thoughts, negative actions will follow and therefore the outcome will be similar. A positive person who has positive reactions will create positive situations no matter what the circumstances. That's the logic anyway. :)
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Oh shoot i been thinking a lot abt this lately!
I think pretty negatively.. i try not to but if I get too happy, too positive, then i get really dsiappointed and it crushes me.. Last time that happened, it took me over a yr to get over it.. Since then i've always tried to be realistic which I guess some wud say its being negative..
I'm not quite sure how to separate negativity from being "realistic".. i wish i cud say more but i dont want to giv too much info :(
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Sara through your experiences you'll eventually learn to reach a balance, differentiate between realism and idealism. Successful people are positive people with positive energy.
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I am a cynic and actually quite proud of being so.
My justification is that thinking negatively will allow me to prepare for the worst possible situation. My sister argues that situations are out of our control and nothing can prepare you, she is somewhat right in her thinking. However, I believe that by knowing the worst I can set myself up for enduring the worst.
The one time in my life where I did think positively and was happy with it, the worst did happen, I was unprepared and therefor unquipped with dealing with it. I cannot depend on happy thoughts as when they do not happen I can't deal with them. If Im ready for the worst, il be able to handle it better. I know it's naive and slightly depressing, but it works for me, and I wouldnt have it anyother way.
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I actually agree with Sara516 and Missy here!! 
When you dont open yourself up and leave your sense unguarded, you feel more prepared to handle the worst. I guess its a bad way to save yoruself from dissappointment and hurt.
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Isnt a cynic a person who is sarcastic? Pessimism is thinking and bracing for the worst, but i feel cynicism is almost taunting something in words or attitude.