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Mind over matter is definitely a thing, but where it becomes toxic is if you choose to ignore problems in order to keep the good vibes going, and could lead to
by headcanon 8y ago
Mind over matter is definitely a thing, but where it becomes toxic is if you choose to ignore problems in order to keep the good vibes going, and could lead to a worse outcome than if you kept an objective mind. Reality distortion fields only work if they actually influence reality, and not just your perception of it.
With that said, I have a friend who is in a depression rut. He hates his job but believes any other job will be just as bad (he's definitely wrong), and seems to refuse to take steps to improve his situation, because his negativity keeps him from taking action.
So ultimately its just a balance.
- MockObject 8y ago> Reality distortion fields only work if they actually influence reality, and not just your perception of it. eg Billy McFarland, Elizabeth Holmes...
- bena 8y agoI think people think confuse pessimism with acknowledging negative things. Being happy won't stop your house from burning down. It's fine to acknowledge that your house is burning down. What you can't do is sit on the floor and cry about it. You have to believe you can handle the situation. By getting out, getting the fire department, etc. Optimism is the belief that no matter what happens, you can handle it. Not that everything is good. Optimism is a "short memory".