How can a pessimistic attitude be changed to a positive one?
Pessimism is the tendency to take the worst possible view and expect the worst possible outcome. Its a sense of despair, discouragement, hopelessness, gloom, and cynicism. Optimism is the opposite in that the optimist expects that good will ultimately prevail in the worst of bad circumstances. Its a confident, cheerful, expectant, and idealistic outlook in the midst of troubling situations and pessimistic people. Pessimistic people are usually depressed and emotionally needy. Optimistic, happy, and knowledgeable people can do much to help them. Here are 5 key Biblical principles that are helpful. 1. Matthew 5:43-45 The principle of loving others including ones enemies. This is a new teaching which is found nowhere in the Old Testament, but Jesus taught and showed it by example. Christians are to love the person, not necessarily their actions, and pray for them. Leave judgment to God and release hatred and resentment from our own way of thinking. 2. Philippians 2:1-16 The principle of c
