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Recieved: 2000/06/24 23:03
Subject: Re: [K-list] Learned Optimism.
From: huka9802:First huka9802:Last


On 2000/06/24 23:03, huka9802:First huka9802:Last posted thus to the K-list:

This Learned Optimism must be a pet peeve of mine; I'm feeling the need to
respond to the responses to it.

El,
I like how you point out the positive side of truth-seeking.
Otherwise, I could right now be getting on my case about why am I not more
optimistic; why didn't I learn this. Although I have become much more
positive than I used to be, since I have seen the value in focusing on what
I want to create in my life instead of getting mired in fear.

Karen

  El wrote:
  Optimism and truth-seeking are both
> "useful." Some of the world's greatest artists, musicians, writers, poets
> and philosophers drew heavily on their perceptive and often emotionally
> volatile truth-seeking natures to produce their most brilliant work. I've
> never been an optimist, but I have confidence and faith in the value of
being
> on a truth-seeking path. It has given me a very internally rich and
> meaningful (to me, at least) life.
>
> Optimists tend to celebrate life while truth seekers (who aren't
necessarily
> pessimists, but are aware of the tragic and fierce side of life) are more
> intent on exploring life's fertile depths. Neither is ultimately a better
> modus operandi, just different internal orientations. I seriously
question
> how much optimism -- or truth-seeking perceptiveness -- can be taught. I
> think we each have an inherent inclination toward one or the other. This
is
> reflected in astrology, where certain signs are naturally more
introspective
> and serious-minded while others are more buoyant, extroverted, and
> fun-loving. And there can be combinations of both in the personality; it
> isn't necessarily a totally black or white thing.
>
> El
>
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