Is the cup half full or half empty?

@Iriene88 (5343)
Malaysia
July 18, 2009 12:32pm CST
There is a cup filled with water but it only reaches half of the cup. How would you describe : The cup is half full OR the cup is half empty? What you said had an implication on how you look at life. Optimistic or pessimistic, do you agree?
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• India
18 Jul 09
Well, it is just a way of thinking differently. Everyone of us is aware that the cup is half empty and half full. What makes the difference is that the concept you put your concentration on. I will go for the cup is HALF EMPTY. Doing this will always remind me of the fact that it needs to be filled. If i don`t realize it is half empty, how would i be able to make it full. I can utilize the half for myself and give the other half to help somebody else. But, side by side, i will not forget that it is half full so that it may be used whenever required. Always try to focus on the side of coin that the world generally does not show you. Happy Mylotting!!
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• India
18 Jul 09
Thanks, my friend. Happy Mylotting!!
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 09
Dear THEcreationist, "Wow, Excellence" is my first response upon reading your comments. You can really think "Out of the Box"! You are looking from two sides of the coin, a very interesting thought...thank you and I really looking forward to hear from you again, SOOOON :)
@EliteUser (3964)
• Australia
27 Sep 09
Hey, For some reason, I have never ever looked at it, that the cup is half empty, only half full. Yet in life, I am always a pessimistic type person, I don't really know why. Maybe that is me just on the outside, not the inside. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
27 Sep 09
Dear EliteUser, Glad to hear from you You are always pessimistic as a person? It is not too late, you can trained yourself to be a positive person If we look at the life in a positive way, means there is something good to look forward too. I do believe positive energy attracts more positive energy like the book "Secret" mentioned and also Bible encouraged "faith - positive thinking!". I believe you will achieve much more in your life when you try to be optimistic. All the best for a better future and you definitely can achieve it! God Bless you too :)
@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
26 Jul 09
Hi Iriene, it goes without saying that it is both half full and half empty, that is a fact that can't be argued with. Now if you move the idea away from water to another beverage it will definitely be half full. Take our local coffee practically served in thimbles to start with. The cup may look half full but mosyt of the bottom half is undrinkable sludge, which is why the half full glass of water which is served with it is often poured into the coffee to revive it. I defintely though would take the half empty approach.
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 09
Dear thea09, thanks for your interesting points of view! The half full cup of coffee + the half full glass of water, first time I heard of this, it's fascinating.. I am learning something new today! tks for sharing!
@busky5 (3164)
• Thailand
29 Jul 09
For me i will think the positive, the cup is half full.I will think supporting my life to go on.
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
29 Jul 09
Dear busky 5, Great, you are an optimistic person. Good will attract more good, when you feel good, more good news will come to make you happier! Keep it up and all the best! Tks for sharing!
@submerryn (1304)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 09
I need to check that cup thoroughly first. If there is a slight mark of saliva and lip stain, then I'll know that the cup is half empty as someone has already sipped half of it. If it is clean throughout the rim, then I know that the cup is half full as it was poured half only. So much about implication on my life eh? So is my life half full or half empty? I think my life is full of emptiness! Hahaha.. Nah, my life is full at the moment. My boy keeps me busy. And myLot keeps me busy too..
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
20 Jul 09
I like your response very much, full of "sense of humours" lol. You never failed to make me laugh, every response is so funny, interesting yet make sense! Your life is definitely full to the brim ot the cup. You and your son have so much activities, myLot keep you busy... you are definitely looking at the cup half full (optimistic) on myLot. Happy myLotting!
• Jamaica
19 Jul 09
Those who are pessimistic in life tend to view the cup as half-empty. However as another myLotter posted, such people tend to always be vexed; and those who are vexed LOSE! Personally, I view the cup as half full because I pride myself in being an optimist and looking at the bright side of situations! :) Good topic; happy myLotting!
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
19 Jul 09
Dear xXTrizzleXx, Glad to hear that you are an optimistic! Keep it up! :D I believe you are enjoying life right now, with more good, beautiful and wonderful things are happening everyday of your life. Live Life to the Fullest and Happy myLotting too!
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
19 Jul 09
The way I look at it, the cup is just too big. I don't know if that is optimistic or pessimistic. Maybe it's just realistic - you have more cup than you have liquid to put in it.
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
19 Jul 09
Wow, from your point of view, the cup is too big. That's mean you see it as there are so much more need to be done. As you look back in life, more can be still improve... being reslistic is also a good point, thanks for sharing. Happy myLotting!
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
18 Jul 09
Half empty??? These days it is usually BONE DRY...LOL
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 09
Hahaha, Hi goldeneagle... you have an eagle eye view from high places! Ya, the financial crisis and economy slowdown definitely drying the bone! But look at it from the positive view, this is the time of opportunity, look around, do some research, perhaps you will find diamond among the glass..lol, tks for sharing!
• Malaysia
18 Jul 09
irene .. it depends on what is in the cup if it is something i dont like i will always think as half empty, so that i can feel "not much to finish" if it is something i love then i will always think as half full, so that it can be filled to the top cheers
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 09
Dear Sanjana, you really know how to handle situation. I think you can tackle any problems at hand... very good! Tks for your response and hope to hear from you again..:D
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
19 Jul 09
It is related with how you regard the issue. An positive way might help you feel better, and good for a favorable results, but easier said than done. Let's try.
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
19 Jul 09
If we look at the life in a positive way, means there is something good to look forward too. I do believe positive energy attracts more positive energy like the book "Secret" mentioned and also Bible encouraged "faith - positive thinking!". I believe you will achieve much more in your life when you try to be optimistic. All the best for a better future and you definitely can achieve it!
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
19 Jul 09
We all have the power to choose what we deem important in our lives. We can choose to see doom and gloom OR we can choose to see the good in everything. MY CUP IS ALWAYS HALF FULL!!!Since I try to see the good in everything and everybody, it's not long before someone wants to fill my cup full!! How about it Iriene88? Fill'er up????
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
19 Jul 09
Of course, I definitely fill your cup full so that we can discuss longer here, lol! and you are most welcome to my discussion and I will serve you more drink.. Being optimistic will make our life happier and more good things will come. There is a saying " All wells ends well!" All the best and a better future and all good things always awaiting for you! Happy myLotting!
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
18 Jul 09
Yes I agree depending on the answer you give. So here is how I feel, If the cup is filled with water half way up, it half full to me. Which makes me optimistic. When someone would say half empty that is being pessimistic.
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
19 Jul 09
Yes, you are definitely an optimistic person. The world will be a better place for you. All the best and Happy myLotting :D
• India
18 Jul 09
if you don't like the cup i will change it for you. it is full. look at this carefully now.
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 09
Oh yes, I agree with you... the cup is full! After second look, it is really full. You are beyond optimistic, how you do that? Amazing! Tks for sharing and Hope to hear from you again!