ip006-Optimism (Patreon)

Optimism can be seen as a powerful force that shapes how we experience our surroundings, the belief that the future is bright, like wishing for lots of bones to chew when you have a canine appetite and, well, getting them. It can be a road towards acceptance but also a slippery slope leading to the illusions of unreflected wish fulfillment.

Wish fulfillment... While this approach can be motivating, it can also be dangerous. We risk great disappointment if things don't go our way. On the other hand, accepting what life has to offer is about finding joy in the present moment and being grateful for what we have, even when the skies are cloudier than usual.

Sometimes I think about optimism, imminent change, and (mis)fortune are different sides of a single object or experience. This painting got me chewing on the subject for a while. =^_____^=

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Q.