There was a spell of sunny weather in April on the Irish Coast. For once the rain had stopped. "To some, blessedness is a curse coming." Niall Williams. You know the drill, "You just wait, we'll pay for this nice weather," "This is such a beautiful day!" "But, did you hear the forecast for tomorrow?" Good fortune? Lookout something bad will happen!
What's the dynamic here? Do the crepe hangers attempt to ameliorate the bad experience by anticipating it? Doesn't wisdom suggest basking in the good weather/fortune without denying it because it may not last. What's the psychology of pessimism? It was my good fortune to be raised without much attending pessimism.
Google has this to say. In psychology, pessimism is a mindset and a form of explanatory style characterized by a negative outlook and the tendency to expect negative outcomes, interpret events negatively, and focus on potential faults and failures. It develops from a mix of genetics, environmental factors, and past experiences, leading to behaviors like negative self-talk, avoidance of goals due to anticipated failure, and a tendency to see the negative aspects of situations. While often linked to stress and anxiety, a specific form called defensive pessimism can actually promote better performance by encouraging preparation for potential challenges."
Takk for alt,
Al
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