I think we too often make choices based on the safety of cynicism, and what we're lead to is a life not fully lived. Cynicism is fear, and it's worse than fear - it's active disengagement.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We almost always have choices, and the better the choice, the more we will be in control of our lives.
Cynicism is tough. A cynic's point of view is really pitiful. I derive pleasure out of a lot of things in life. As long as I'm fairly healthy, it's hard to stay dismal for very long.
The way we can allow ourselves to do what we need to, no matter what others may say or do, is to choose love and defy fear.
Eighty percent of all choices are based on fear. Most people don't choose what they want; they choose what they think is safe.
Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the furthest thing from it. Because cynics don't learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness: a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say 'no.' But saying 'yes' begins things. Saying 'yes' is how things grow.
Fear has governed my life, if I think about it.
My whole life has been about confronting cynicism.
I think I hate cynicism more than anything else. It's the curse of our age, and I want to avoid it at all costs.
You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.
I didn't for a moment doubt the choice, but if life is ever fearsome, it is truly fearsome then.