Cynicism, Sarcasm, Pessimism and Following Your Dreams by Kelly Magovern

I just wanted to talk in this video about why I dislike cynicism, sarcasm and pessimism, in both myself and in other people. I think almost all cynicism and sarcasm is rooted in past hurts. And I think if you can heal those past wounds, then your cynicism will disappear, you can be a more positive person, and it becomes easier to pursue your dreams.

I also wanted to talk about subconscious belief patterns. I think one of the main deterrents to being a "positive" person is that most people have tons of negative thoughts (usually acquired during the formative years of childhood) that are covering the positive ones. And if you are unaware of those negative beliefs that you hold, then I think they will creep up and sabotage you at the moments when you want to be positive. I think if you question the negative thoughts and beliefs, then what is left are the positive ones.

--Kelly Magovern

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[pshaw951]

I believe if you know the truth deep down and understand who you are or would like to develop into, the way you get there is the journey. If that journey happens to flow through a darker view of reality, then so be it. We cannot control our lives absolutely because we have already made decisions in the past that will echo into what we are approaching in the future. You can only start with the moment and decide what is best for your particular circumstance. There is a niche for everyone.

[BillyOhRayBob90210]

@pshaw951: Yeah, I made this video over a year ago now. I am not saying that my way is the only way, or even the BEST way. If cynicism or a darker view of reality works for you, then that is cool with me. I say do what works for you. When I made this video a year ago, it was mainly about me stating my personal preference. For me, I prefer optimism and staying as positive and upbeat as I can. I am not saying it is the best way for everyone else, but it is the best for ME.

[nmcgoo108]

Seeing the world as a negative place will surely create one for you. Instead, understand that humans have the ability to be free thinking INDIVIDUALS, we have the power to change what we believe and thus our attitudes on life. I believe that a world of cynicism will create nothing but that and vice versa. IT would be doubtful that the people who have created joy in our lives had a cynical attitude.

[BillyOhRayBob90210]

@nmcgoo108: Thanks for your comment. I totally agree with you.

[jaredowty]

There's nothing wrong with being a cynic - I'm one and still enjoy my life very much. Just because I feel no hope for a lot of the world around me and don't believe in god doesn't mean I'm not a positive person with my own life.

[BillyOhRayBob90210]

@jaredowty: I want to add one more thing and that is this. I am not under the illusion that I can change the world or make everyone be positive. I am like you in the sense that I don't have a lot of hope that world peace can ever happen or that everyone can be all happy and gay. However, I do believe that I can create peace and happiness in my own life. If others want to join me, then that's fine with me. But I don't like cynical or negative people to be in my own personal world.

[Ecojoao]

Parabéns, Kelly. O teu testemunho é crucial nesta era dominada por cinismo.

Congratulations, Kelly. Your testimony is crucial in this era dominated by cynicism.

[BelledelaGroove]

I loved this video beyond anything else I've seen on youtube in a long time. I love your way of thinking, I believe cynicism is what keeps us from remembering how great life can be, despite the hurts of the past.

[mmtna]

cynisim is totally rooted in past wounds at least in me it is I struggle everyday with trying to stay positive the positive side of me says to follow my dreams but the cynical part says no dont your dreams will never come true and its a constant struggle with in myself but most of the time I'm im pretty cynical

[dasherdedash]

I really like this

[ChaosIsAwesome]

Thank you for the tips on how to be a bit happier

coming from someone who is a cynic (myself).

No sarcasm.

The truth.