#pessimisim

I'm getting kinda sick of people thinking that because I'm a Hufflepuff, I must be an optimist. Like Hell, to the God Damn, No. In truth, I think I'm a pessimist,even a nihilist at my darkest. All the positivity and kindness I spread or try to express comes from a place of, "Well if no one else will!!!" Then Everytime I see someone act in kindness or try to spread joy, it just fuels me to keep going. Even if the rest of the world is terrible. It's still amazing to know that at least 1 person still gives a fuck. Even better if me giving a fuck inspires someone else to give a fuck. That's where I get my Hufflepuff Pride.

There is a particular type of pessimist, the “defensive pessimist”, who takes this negative thinking to a whole new level and actually harnesses it as a means for reaching their goals. Research has shown that this way of thinking can not only help them succeed, but also bring some rather unexpected rewards. However, the other main form of pessimism, which involves simply blaming oneself for negative outcomes, has less positive effects.

- Arne Naess, Ecosophy T: Deep Versus Shallow Ecology (1985)

People talk about how the glass i half empty or the glass is half full. But what about that glass tyhat is fuller than you thought it was and you end up spilling a bunch down yourself?

Hard to believe, I know.

Article: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/dont-think-positively/379993/