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Originally Posted by Ibram
Oh believe me I'm a complete cynic (if you cant TELL by a lot of what I say...), but when it comes to people I actually KNOW and to some extent LIKE, I'm more of an optimist I guess.
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In the years ahead you'll cross paths with people who will break your trust, break your heart and maybe break your bones......but only you can break your spirit.
Being cynical won't protect you from them......even being cautious to the point of paranoia, won't completely protect you.
That being the case, why subject yourself to the side effects, the down side, of being cynical and/or excessively cautious. Why be relieved the worst didn't happen, when you can be genuinely happy that something good did. Why avoid making a new friend, the one you'd write to reader's Digest about being the most unforgettable character you ever met, just to avoid the possibility of being offended by them.
Cynics don't suffer any more or less, at the hands of the world, than optimists. But they do suffer considerably more of their own doing.
Your choice, Bro. You don't have declare yourself one way or the other and to commit to one way, would be foolish. Just keep the above thoughts in mind when making choices rather than pre-plan your choices ahead of time.
Would I lie to you.... my oldest and dearest friend?
Unless, of course, there was money or women involved.
