Is your glass half-full, or half-empty?
By weng_08
@weng_08 (282)
Philippines
July 15, 2008 4:13am CST
This is a simple psychological test that my former boss has once asked me. He placed a glass that was half-filled with water on top of a table. He then explained that if you see the glass as half-full, it means that you have a life that is meaningful, peaceful, or you are, at the moment, triumphant.
On the other hand, if you see the glass as half-empty, it signifies that you could be going through a predicament or a serious dilemma.
I try to imagine and look at that same glass now...it looks half-full to me.
What about you, is your glass half-full, or half-empty?
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7 responses
@weng_08 (282)
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
Hello Cupid, yes, that is exactly what the test is all about, and it's always best to look at the brighter side or, as you said, to think in a positive way. I missed mylot for few weeks and I am glad that I finally got the chance to post again.
Take care too, have a great day and thanks for your response.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
15 Jul 08
I am an optimistic and always view a glass as half full. I feel half full glass is better than half empty glass. I also believe that something is better than nothing and always try to look at the positive side.
Very Good discussion.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
16 Jul 08
I appreciate your wonderful positive views.
It is my pleasure to respond to your interesting posts.
@weng_08 (282)
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
Thanks dpk...yes, a half-full glass is much better than a half-empty one, though at times, we can't help but go through predicaments. However, going through a dilemma does not mean that our glasses have to be half-empty. It always depends on how we take things.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. Have a great day.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
Hi weng_08! I do see my glass as half-full at this moment. However, I do think that I am still in the middle of struggle and I am not sure if I am feeling victorious. I do have some peace in my heart for I know I am doing the right thing as I have been praying for guidance all the time. But still, I am quite scared of what will happen next somehow.
Take care and God Bless!
@weng_08 (282)
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
Hello faith, whatever it is that you are going through right now, I am very sure that you'll come out victorious. Just keep on praying...being scared is a normal thing, may faith give you your much needed courage. God bless.
Have a great day.
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@littleowl (7157)
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17 Jul 08
Hi weng-I would say my glass is half empty as there are stillthings I have my life to fulfill
@weng_08 (282)
• Philippines
17 Jul 08
Hello littleowl...I hope I could do something to have your glass refilled. Anyway, having it half-empty at the moment does not mean that it would always be half-empty. After all, when we're down, there is nowhere else to go but up.
Just want to remind you that you have friends who care.
@purplehyacinth (575)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
hi
what is know is, it depends on what the asker is doing. If the asker is pouring water into the glass, then it is half-full. If the asker is drinking water from the glass, it is half empty. But reading your post, this half-full half-empty thing adds another meaning to me.
