Being negative all the time in FEAR of being knocked down from happy is a huge waste of life energy and is a common reason why some people refuse to be treated for depression or do not completely embrace wellness. I would much rather be happy most of the time and weather periodic nasty drops than be consistently miserable all of the time. (I would much rather not have bipolar..awesome if it would just go away… but I would rather experience my (medicated) bipolar moods than be constantly depressed). [just as psa to the world not to play around with unmedicated bipolar moods!!!]. because i would rather feel mildly depressed all the time versus out of control unmedicated bipolar moods lol. but that wasn’t the question, right?
I guess what I accidentally touched or remembered was that while I definitely believe in optimism, it is important that you maintain your drive for wellness and moving forward. or you can stagnate and miss opportunities to be even happier.
so hold on to that invaluable smile and spirit and use that strength to be the person you want to be 
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