Pessimism,

Has consumed the modern teenage population. I believe every teen has some pessimism inside of them. It's just the constant negativity, is really wearing me down. A pessimist is one who sees things negatively, or always sees the bad in everything. DO NOT get it mixed up with a realist, which is a person who sees the reality in things. Both I am strongly against, in some cases. Relating to life and how you see your future, you have to be optimistic.

You have to dream, you have to hope, or who will? Think of the great possiblities of what we call life and everything in it. That's step one to being optimistic. If you worry about the negative in life, you've fallen off track. When in comes down to things such as business or work that needs to be done, you have to be a little pessimistic in certain situations, or you will build a world of pure fantasy. Separate your life from your work, whether it be school or a real job. A balance of both you may say. But more so optimistic. Don't be so happy that you cannot see failure as something. Because when you fail, you ultimately learn and succeed.

When it comes down to a realist, I can't find a reason why you should be one. Sure it seems practical and ultimately, 'What's wrong with it?' My take is: if you mustn't imagine something good, then you will always have things be negative. You set yourself up for failure by telling yourself mistakes won't happen. But, they will. Mistakes can be the biggest and most wonderful gifts we have. Although, I am against realism, I don't believe in a land of pure fantasy as well. Because, first step, is dreaming something, the second step is achieving it. Have faith in yourself, because you are so capable of amazing things.

You truly are your worst critic though, and it's okay, but you must overcome it, or a self-esteem will be nonexistent. Which means, people will walk all over you. However, once again, you mustn't builds such extreme walls people must break down to get to the real you, because your eating yourself alive. Open up.

Think of life as a double standard. Turn things on at the right time. Take control when needed, and when you must be submissive to someone's duties or such, don't take their glory, because when you do the bittest of benevolent help, it is glory. It is achievement.

Don't go about life the wrong way. Think 95% positive, and the other five percent don't think of it as negativity, think of it as things that may make the positive things noncoherent, and make them positive. Dream your life away, but make sure they become a reality. If you are passionate about something, do it. If it brings just one person joy, you're succeeding.

Hold your head up and walk the line we call life. It's a long journey but when it comes, you'll be greatful you made the trip. Don't give up, don't give in to temptation, just keep walking...

--daviduh.