Glass Half Full Or Half Empty?

By Ray
@Raynsun (120)
United Kingdom
January 15, 2021 10:51am CST
During these tougher times we have all experienced lately, I have started wondering whether I’m a glass half full or half empty kind of guy. There’s definitely been a lot more to worry about in the last 12 months than the previous. I guess if you are an optimist however, then you’re likely to keep thinking positively regardless of the circumstances. I like to think I’m optimistic most of the time, and I believe that I am. However, I’m not sure whether others think that way about me because I don’t really show much by way of expression. I just kind of get on with things in a determined and positive way, but not necessarily with a wide grin on my face. What about you? Are you a glass half empty or half full. Do you think other people see you as an optimist?
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
16 Jan 21
The optimist will say he's half full. While the pessimist says he's half empty. It depends on how you look at life in your own situation.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
16 Jan 21
@Raynsun You're welcome.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
16 Jan 21
Very true. Thank you.
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15 Jan 21
I considered myself as a 'glass-half-empty person' and always struggling to feel positive. It seems my mind is my worst enemy but through prayers I survived them all.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
15 Jan 21
I’m glad to hear your faith has helped you overcome your difficulties.
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16 Jan 21
@Raynsun To be honest it is not that easy but I have to be strong and keep going.
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@akalinus (43374)
• United States
15 Jan 21
When I get the half-full feeling, I just start thinking of the blessings that I have. There is food in the fridge, I have running water, I have warm clothing and blankets, etc. I am luckier than a lot of people in the world.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
15 Jan 21
That’s a good technique to use, focusing on what you do have rather than what you haven’t.
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@akalinus (43374)
• United States
15 Jan 21
@Raynsun Thank you. I think of the homeless and hungry and am thankful for my blessings.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 21
I’m an optimist, and an optimistic person doesn’t have to go around smiling all the time. People see me as an extrovert. My glass is always overflowing.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 21
@Raynsun Thanks! Being optimistic has gotten me far in life.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
15 Jan 21
Great to hear you are an optimist, and even better that you can express that optimism so that others can benefit too.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Jan 21
Welcome! I try to look at the good in life. However many days is seems impossible. Always looking and hoping for better days.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
15 Jan 21
Yes it is difficult sometimes, but it sounds as if you are always looking for the positive. I think it’s what we must do, especially now.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Jan 21
@Raynsun I am a work in progress. Been through a lot, like many have. But I keep pushing through.
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@TitiaG (251)
• Netherlands
16 Jan 21
My glass is never empty and I always see the light behind dark clouds. Getting nervous over things you can't change is spoiled energy my mom always said and she was right. It comes as it comes and that's what you have to deal with. Being flexible helps a lot too.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
16 Jan 21
Your mom sounds like she was a very wise woman. Thank you.
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
16 Jan 21
I'm optimistic almost all the time. I don't really care what other people think of me. I am more concern of what I think of me.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
16 Jan 21
Yes, I think people who don’t concern themselves with what other people think of them are generally happier.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50526)
• United States
23 Jan 21
I think I’m optimistic most of the time.
• Phoenix, Arizona
20 Jan 21
I am both. I have days where I see the good and days where I see the bad, but I believe people see me as more optimistic, because I don't show too much of my negative side.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
20 Jan 21
Yes I think we can all be both positive and negative depending on the circumstances. Thanks for your comment.
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@Shiva49 (26776)
• Singapore
23 Jan 21
One has to be an optimist now in the face of this pandemic to tide over another day with head held high. Life is not as usual that we are used to. I am a balanced sort of guy - neither elated nor feeling sorry for myself when things are the pits. We need to get through the grind here and uncertainty is the second name to life here. I believe good and bad alternate - just bide my time.
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
22 Jan 21
Irrespective of pandemic or not, I am a glass half full person. Being that almost all my life till now. I choose and try to remain positive at all times.
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
23 Jan 21
@Raynsun True indeed.
@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
22 Jan 21
That is awesome to hear. You sound like a real optimist, which I guess we all need to try and be right now.
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@Janet357 (75646)
15 Jan 21
it really does a lot when one is optimistic. I am an optimist but there are times I also lose hope but the following, I get up and feeling motivated again.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
15 Jan 21
That’s the important thing. To get back up again so you can feel the optimism again.
@lazydaizee (6735)
• United Kingdom
16 Jan 21
I do not feel very optimistic about anything at the moment, and I am a glass half empty sort of person. But I try not to let my feelings show because it would make everyone one else miserable.
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@Raynsun (120)
• United Kingdom
23 Jan 21
Hi, yes things are tough right now, however I hope you are feeling a bit more optimistic soon.
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