Eternal optimism.
Does it exist? Though sadly rare these days, I think it does. And it has to be cultivated daily.
Sometimes I think that quoting optimistic lines from movies helps me look on the bright side.
So that's what I do.
Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) in
Dumb & Dumber said one of my favorite quotes for long-odds situations.
I love it. Beyond the humor, I'm struck by how Lloyd is focusing on the
one part, instead of the
million.
Sounds hard to do, but I imagine it's ultimately and infinitely easier to do than the alternative.
Negativity is heavy, isn't it? That's why burdens are
lifted and we feel
weight off our shoulders when positive changes and results come about.
So we have to focus on the positive part of the phrase. The one.
Sometimes that's what we have to do. Maybe that's what we should always do.
Even and especially when it's the hardest and we don't want to.
Whether it's in making a great golf shot, or getting a college degree, or getting that promotion you want, or starting your own business, or being able to have children someday when doctors say you won't, or finding your other half in the dating world, or whatever, we're looking for that
one in a million.
Just remember, whatever one we want is out there and we can't stop looking every day!
Update: I just thought of another cool thing, regarding optimism in dating. YOU are somebody's one.
