Be positive or just let it go?

@mari123 (1861)
China
November 5, 2007 1:27am CST
These days I usually feel stressful because of the tired things and some job things.My friend always cheer me on and says to me:Be positive!That sounds reasonable,but sometimes I really don't want to force myself to be"positive".I am unhappy,so I just want to cry or sleep all day or even be drunk.Just leave me alone and let me go.Why should I be always positive?Human have some emotions and that's normal,I think.I really don't want to disappoint friends but I can't pretend to be "positive" when I am not
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@beauty_ph (2749)
• Philippines
5 Nov 07
Worry about nothing and pray about everything. This is what I love to tell my self every now and then. The reason why most of us become unhappy is because we worry about a lot of things and gives us so much stress. The stress sometimes led to unhappiness. That is why most of would prefer to say "think positive". My faith keeps me happy and with positive outlook every time trials and problems come. I trust God that in everything, He'll keep me safe. I am happy knowing my God's love is unfailing and He promised me not to worry because He wanted me to be happy always!
• China
5 Nov 07
Good evening dear beauty_ph. Long time no see you around here. I am so happy to see you today with this response. You are right to say that "worry about nothing and pray about everything". I agree with you that we can always feel happy if we leave aside our worries and pray about everything. I wish you happy as always, your friend, williamjisir
@beauty_ph (2749)
• Philippines
27 Nov 07
Thank you so much my friend. Yes I was so busy with work and school that I slowed down mylotting. I am glad that you are now almost to reach 5000 post william. God bless!
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
5 Nov 07
I can understand your feeling. Anyhow we are human and we are sure to have both sides, either to be positive or negative towards some things and people. It would be better to be always positive, but you don't have to if you do not want to pretend to be positive, which is a true you. So I agree with you completely.
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@beauty_ph (2749)
• Philippines
27 Nov 07
It is good to be honest with our feelings my friend. I agree with that. Personally I am used to putting my trust in God. That most of the time I become very positive thinker. I also learned that what we think most often are likely to happen. We attract things in this universe the way we think of it to be. God bless!
@exchange (947)
• Australia
6 Nov 07
people often tell you to do something they cant do themselves. by doing that they make themselves feel better at your expense. it is best not to listen to them but rather listen to your own body
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• India
5 Nov 07
It is easier to preach than to follow. Great dictums are framed in a line.. but its very hard to follow. My opinion is that, mari123 must be mari123.. you must not unnecessarily wear masks for others satisfation, supressing all your feelings. Just be On Your OWN. Happy mylotting. Take care my friend.
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• United States
5 Nov 07
You should read the book The Secret. It is all about thinking positively and how you attract things to you by your attitude. It says that if you think positively you will receive what you are concentrating on. The law of attraction. And yes, it is hard. But I feel that it does work to a certain degree.
• India
5 Nov 07
ya everyone pls be positive....
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@talisman (1300)
• United States
5 Nov 07
When someone tells you to "be positive", I doubt that they're telling you to pretend to be positive when you're not. Rather, they telling you to try and actually be more positive about whatever is getting you down in life. If you can be positive, I think you should be. If you can't, I think you should try and work on whatever it is. Being unhappy at times is normal, so is crying and sleeping a lot. Too much of any of those isn't healthy, though. Your friends only want what's best for you. Try talking to them about how you feel. I'm sure you'll find that you don't disappoint them and that they don't want faked emotions from you either.
@meljessxena (2315)
• Australia
5 Nov 07
i understand where your coming from, i have to agree with you, people cant always be positive. its just something that we do, we need a time that we feel like saying "leave me alone" well i do anyway, or a time i think i just want to go home and sit on my bed and think about nothing lol
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@hyzz1982 (1040)
• China
5 Nov 07
yeah. nowdays people all live in a stressful life. when should one be positive and when should one just let it go is not rule. when you go to work you have to keep positive and be active. in these time , just do so. because whether you like it, you have to do so. but in your spare time i suggest you have more fun. do not keep active all the time .you will be tired. have a good rest is a good way to keep a more positive situation.
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