Being A Constant Pessimist

Pessimism: a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over goodness.

Being governed by negativity, we will find fault in everything – except ourselves – as we are always looking through a tainted microscope. A philosopher will say that nothing can be proven. This is because they’re only concerned with theories.

No hope comes from not knowing what goodness is. If we know what goodness is, we will understand that good will always prevail because we realise that pure consciousness can never be destroyed.

The realisation of pure consciousness is the practical evidence we need in order to know goodness, because it is from clarity that everything may be known, and true compassion can arise as we recognise the true nature of all beings. Goodness is clarity – an open mind.

Negativity expresses itself in denial and a refusal to accept unpleasant situations that are ultimately the path to salvation – enlightenment. These circumstances force us to face facts about our self image and our tainted views.

Knowing that we are a constant pessimist is also a path to freedom. How? We have something to work with: our pride.