2026-08-09 12:39 UTC
@vicgrinberg@mastodon.social
everyone experiences despair
it's when despair curdles into cynicism that you move to something different: acceptance of the unacceptable
cynicism is acceptance
and when you give voice to cynicism, you drag down everyone else around you
you help the thing that put you into despair
if you can't stop being cynical, at least stop fighting those who still have hope: shut up
but even more useful, is give a positive voice to things. make that effort
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@rozeboosje@masto.ai 2026-08-09 12:55
@benroyce@mastodon.social @vicgrinberg@mastodon.social Well said. The cynic sees only pointless optimism. They think people who try to be positive just sit on their arses claiming that just "thinking positive thoughts" would make the world better. Of course it won't. But what cynics don't get is that there are people who realise that being positive not just involves thoughts but also actions. The world can become a better place if we put the effort in and don't let disappointments along the way stop us from trying.