I don't see a downside Lei. I am never depressed,or disappointed, because I never expect better. I can only be joyously and pleasantly surprised.
As regards the future. I am concerned,not scared. Fear immobilizes you. I've been in combat and the last thing that youwant in yourself or anyone in your unit is to be immobilized with fear
I learned the Serenity Prayer in AA, and live by it, that helps.
That doesn't mean that I am a patsy and accept all the feces thrown at me.
But it enables me to slow down and think. If I get emotional, i get irrational and that interferes with rational thinking, especially critical thinking.
I am concerned, very concerned about the future, I can't save anyone other than myself, and not sure about that either, but am making plans and moves that will hopefully help me survive,
But I am not some Jew living in Berlin, who waited until the GESTAPO knocked on their door telling them to pack their bags, they were going on a trip.
I started carrying an Irish Blessing coin in my pocket. I'm not religious, but I am Irish 🍀. This is my last ditch spiritual effort to get through this. I'm not one to pray, but I think at this time, we all need something to hang on to.
Being a realist sure has it's downside.
I agree with everything you said and it scares the crap out of me.
I don't see a downside Lei. I am never depressed,or disappointed, because I never expect better. I can only be joyously and pleasantly surprised.
As regards the future. I am concerned,not scared. Fear immobilizes you. I've been in combat and the last thing that youwant in yourself or anyone in your unit is to be immobilized with fear
I wish I was more like you. I feel like I've been kicked in the gut over and over again.
I learned the Serenity Prayer in AA, and live by it, that helps.
That doesn't mean that I am a patsy and accept all the feces thrown at me.
But it enables me to slow down and think. If I get emotional, i get irrational and that interferes with rational thinking, especially critical thinking.
I am concerned, very concerned about the future, I can't save anyone other than myself, and not sure about that either, but am making plans and moves that will hopefully help me survive,
But I am not some Jew living in Berlin, who waited until the GESTAPO knocked on their door telling them to pack their bags, they were going on a trip.
I started carrying an Irish Blessing coin in my pocket. I'm not religious, but I am Irish 🍀. This is my last ditch spiritual effort to get through this. I'm not one to pray, but I think at this time, we all need something to hang on to.