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The True Purpose of Pessimism: Optimism
The Holidays are upon us again - is it reason to celebrate or get stressed out? Well, that depends doesn’t it? If you are in a
good place - personally, economically, physically, then there is nothing to do except enjoy! However, what if you are
struggling, you or someone close to you has health issues, you have economic pressures, or it may be enough that you are
not in the ideal relationship. Then what? Typically, you are feeling stressed out and may not be so eager to go celebrate. If
there is anything raining on your parade what should you do? Give up and sulk? Not at all, instead you better turn up the
optimism, make plans to celebrate and go have fun during the holidays.
The Holidays are upon us again - is it reason to celebrate or get stressed out? Well, that depends doesn’t it? If you are in a
good place - personally, economically, physically, then there is nothing to do except enjoy! However, what if you are
struggling, you or someone close to you has health issues, you have economic pressures, or it may be enough that you are
not in the ideal relationship. Then what? Typically, you are feeling stressed out and may not be so eager to go celebrate. If
there is anything raining on your parade what should you do? Give up and sulk? Not at all, instead you better turn up the
optimism, make plans to celebrate and go have fun during the holidays.
2012 - Armageddon or a New Opportunity!
What does the Mayan Calendar Truly Predict?
The Mayans had an incredibly sophisticated civilization living in Central America for thousands of years. Accurate historical
records go back about 2000 BCE but their infamous calendar assumes the world began on exactly August 11, 3114 BCE.
This calendar is actually very complex and was based on astronomical observations. They use something called the "Long
Count" method of calculating dates which relies on very long epochs of time.
Some people who are poorly informed misinterpreted this calendar which does indicate that on December 20 2012 a new
epoch will begin as actually the end of the world. That simply is not correct and to the contrary, the scientists who studied this
calendar show that this is the day another 1,008,000 day epoch begins. There is nothing in the calendar or in Mayan history
to suggest that they thought the world would end in 2012.
So, there is NO Armageddon, although we may be in for some more economic or environmental challenges in the future, we
will get through them. The good news is that the world will continue and perhaps if we are mindful about it, we can actually
make our future a bit brighter and happier for all.
Wishing you a Fabulous New Year and another 365 days to laugh, work, play and enjoy life!
Cheers! John Ryder
http://johnryderphd.com/blog/
What does the Mayan Calendar Truly Predict?
The Mayans had an incredibly sophisticated civilization living in Central America for thousands of years. Accurate historical
records go back about 2000 BCE but their infamous calendar assumes the world began on exactly August 11, 3114 BCE.
This calendar is actually very complex and was based on astronomical observations. They use something called the "Long
Count" method of calculating dates which relies on very long epochs of time.
Some people who are poorly informed misinterpreted this calendar which does indicate that on December 20 2012 a new
epoch will begin as actually the end of the world. That simply is not correct and to the contrary, the scientists who studied this
calendar show that this is the day another 1,008,000 day epoch begins. There is nothing in the calendar or in Mayan history
to suggest that they thought the world would end in 2012.
So, there is NO Armageddon, although we may be in for some more economic or environmental challenges in the future, we
will get through them. The good news is that the world will continue and perhaps if we are mindful about it, we can actually
make our future a bit brighter and happier for all.
Wishing you a Fabulous New Year and another 365 days to laugh, work, play and enjoy life!
Cheers! John Ryder
http://johnryderphd.com/blog/
We live in uncertain times. This has always been true. The question is should that uncertainty rob us of our well being and
joy of life? The answer is always a loud resounding - No! Life can get difficult and put pressure on us that nobody would wish
for but, we still have got to deal some crazy stuff - don’t we?
joy of life? The answer is always a loud resounding - No! Life can get difficult and put pressure on us that nobody would wish
for but, we still have got to deal some crazy stuff - don’t we?
That crazy stuff is the true nature of life, and it is the reason we all get that bluesy sense of negativity and feel
pessimistic. "Oh, it just wont work." "There is no way I am gonna make it." Etc, etc…
There is an important part of your brain that specializes in reversing this negative pessimism into its opposite -
optimism. This part of your brain knows how to minimize the depressing reality and blindly focus on the tiny light at
the end of a hopelessly long dark tunnel. I know about this part of the brain biologically, but I also understand it
experientially because I have been there countless times in my own life.
pessimistic. "Oh, it just wont work." "There is no way I am gonna make it." Etc, etc…
There is an important part of your brain that specializes in reversing this negative pessimism into its opposite -
optimism. This part of your brain knows how to minimize the depressing reality and blindly focus on the tiny light at
the end of a hopelessly long dark tunnel. I know about this part of the brain biologically, but I also understand it
experientially because I have been there countless times in my own life.
Pessimism is, or ought to be the alarm system in your head that tells you to do a quick reality check. Then you are
supposed to open the optimism valves on full to reverse the negativity and head in a positive direction no matter what
else is going on around you. Optimism is not an attitude that 'the glass is half full' rather it is an approach to life
asking 'how do I keep my glass full?'
supposed to open the optimism valves on full to reverse the negativity and head in a positive direction no matter what
else is going on around you. Optimism is not an attitude that 'the glass is half full' rather it is an approach to life
asking 'how do I keep my glass full?'
This approach to life is not foreign to anyone. To the contrary it is the most common approach we see among those
successful people who have achieved their goals because the opposite nearly guarantees failure - and nobody really wants
that. So, what do you have to do to engage this optimistic attitude and make progress towards your goals? The truth is that
a positive attitude alone will get you nowhere. You must have a system by which you can reach your dreams.
successful people who have achieved their goals because the opposite nearly guarantees failure - and nobody really wants
that. So, what do you have to do to engage this optimistic attitude and make progress towards your goals? The truth is that
a positive attitude alone will get you nowhere. You must have a system by which you can reach your dreams.
Optimism must be supported by first, a good plan of how you want to achieve your goals. Then you must be willing and ready
to take the necessary risks, invest the time and energy to realize your goals. Optimism, means that you keep trying, that you
don’t give up just because you have experienced some temporary failure or setback. Perhaps, at this moment, you have
begun to think about all the possibilities you have to excel, to achieve even more success, to have more, celebrate more and
enjoy life more that before. We all have the potential of achieving our dreams but, only if you pursue them and make the
effort that is required to reach those goals. There are no guarantees. Sometimes you will have to deal with tremendous
challenges to get to your desired destination. That’s why a positive attitude is so important.
to take the necessary risks, invest the time and energy to realize your goals. Optimism, means that you keep trying, that you
don’t give up just because you have experienced some temporary failure or setback. Perhaps, at this moment, you have
begun to think about all the possibilities you have to excel, to achieve even more success, to have more, celebrate more and
enjoy life more that before. We all have the potential of achieving our dreams but, only if you pursue them and make the
effort that is required to reach those goals. There are no guarantees. Sometimes you will have to deal with tremendous
challenges to get to your desired destination. That’s why a positive attitude is so important.
Optimism must be supported by first, a good plan of how you want to achieve your goals. Then you must be willing and ready
to take the necessary risks, invest the time and energy to realize your goals. Optimism, means that you keep trying, that you
don’t give up just because you have experienced some temporary failure or setback. Perhaps, at this moment, you have
begun to think about all the possibilities you have to excel, to achieve even more success, to have more, celebrate more and
enjoy life more that before. We all have the potential of achieving our dreams but, only if you pursue them and make the
effort that is required to reach those goals. There are no guarantees. Sometimes you will have to deal with tremendous
challenges to get to your desired destination. That’s why a positive attitude is so important.
to take the necessary risks, invest the time and energy to realize your goals. Optimism, means that you keep trying, that you
don’t give up just because you have experienced some temporary failure or setback. Perhaps, at this moment, you have
begun to think about all the possibilities you have to excel, to achieve even more success, to have more, celebrate more and
enjoy life more that before. We all have the potential of achieving our dreams but, only if you pursue them and make the
effort that is required to reach those goals. There are no guarantees. Sometimes you will have to deal with tremendous
challenges to get to your desired destination. That’s why a positive attitude is so important.