people who think being overtly negative and cynical is the same thing as being realistic……..literally bye
having a positive outlook on life doesn’t mean you’re delusional or not in tune or aware of all the atrocities that occur in this world nor the mundane aspects of life. It means that despite all the external circumstances that are not in your control, you still cultivate a strong sense of security within yourself that isn’t defined by what others think or do.
I’m tired of condescending pseudo intellectuals who feel like they have some sort of inherent superiority simply because they hate everything and everyone. You just ultimately hate yourself motherfucker.
The world isn’t terrible, you are.
I’ve been on both sides of this, having been cynical for a number of years myself, and I have one thing to say in response: absolutely.
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” - Dalai Lama
Post written by Leo Babauta.
I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I’m not…
i’ve found that just listening openly to people has provided for the greatest opportunities to make a difference for someone else, learn something for myself, and often generate possibility of some sort that didnt exist prior to the listening. :)
Leo Rosten (via theyoungradical)
I think true happiness is achieved when you achieve those things
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Photographer Michel Denis-Huot, who captured these amazing pictures in Kenya , said he was astounded by what he saw:
“These three brothers (cheetahs) have been living together since they left their mother at about 18 months old,’ he said.
‘On the morning we saw them, they seemed not to be hungry, walking quickly but stopping sometimes to play together.
‘At one point, they met a group of impala who ran away. But one youngster was not quick enough and the brothers caught it easily’.”Then these scenes followed
and then they just walked away without hurting him.
DAMN, NATURE! YOU CONSIDERATE!
21 Pictures That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity
Notice that it is humans showing compassion to other humans… no system involved or required (in fact, some of the systems represented in these photos would promote precisely the opposite). #love
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