Hope Quote by Philippa Perry
““You may find that you have been telling yourself that practicing optimism is a risk, as though, somehow, a positive attitude will invite disaster and so if you practice optimism it may increase your feelings of vulnerability. The trick is to increase your tolerance for vulnerable feelings, rather than avoid them altogether. […] Optimism does not mean continual happiness, glazed eyes and a fixed grin. When I talk about the desirability of optimism I do not mean that we should delude ourselves about reality. But practicing optimism does mean focusing more on the positive fall-out of an event than on the negative. … I am not advocating the kind of optimism that means you blow all your savings on a horse running at a hundred to one; I am talking about being optimistic enough to sow some seeds in the hope that some of them will germinate and grow into flowers.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Optimism, Philippa Perry, 2022
Optimism is about tolerating vulnerability and focusing on positive outcomes without denying reality.
In simple terms: Accept vulnerability, focus on positives.
Key Takeaway
Embrace realistic optimism.
Themes
optimism
vulnerability
resilience
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mental health
- decision making
- goal setting
Key Concepts
psychology
cognitive bias
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you acknowledge risks while staying hopeful?
- What small positive outcomes can you focus on today?
A Different Perspective
Optimism can lead to denial if not balanced with realism.
