telling yourself that the outcome of a situation will undoubtedly be pleasant; when knowing that the truth is that it will not, so that your artificial smile and laughter will not and cannot be undistinguished between true and false. ultimately living a "happy" and "carefree" lifestyle that many people envy, not knowing that you are as miserable as they are. you just dont show it in public as they do. your glass has water in it. whether it is half full or half empty doesnt matter, but there's water in it and it's constantly getting filled and consumed
by Jeremy Beck February 12, 2008
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Usually those who are a Relentless Optimist, are stubborn, high energy, positive, and every so often annoying, but always eager to keep going and do what they feel is the right thing.
Usually those who are a Relentless Optimist, are stubborn, high energy, positive, and every so often annoying, but always eager to keep going and do what they feel is the right thing.
Despite not getting into NYU, the Relentless Optimist believed that he would go where was right for him.
by Relentless Optimist November 10, 2010
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a spliff smoked after breakfast and before dinner with close friends. Typically followed by reading and low-fi music, or casual conversation.
by Thomas j! August 20, 2007
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I could just be cynically optimistic right now, but I think that guy only helped that lady across the rode so he could feel morally superior .
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Calling upon all the Powers of Mystical Nature, God, Allah or however You define that Power to help You in a dire crisis.
Calling upon all the Powers of Mystical Nature, God, Allah or however You define that Power to help You in a dire crisis.
Her oncologist told her she would die 100%. Even with chemotherapy the metastisized breast cancer in her bones and lungs would kill her within a month. She drove to an alternative treatment center in Mexico which emphasized absolute positive thoughts, optimystically, along with many alternative and traditional medical treatments.
Being optimystical saved her life. A true story. Her word not mine. Three years later she is cancer free. The Power of Positive Thought and a will to battle the odds.
Being optimystical saved her life. A true story. Her word not mine. Three years later she is cancer free. The Power of Positive Thought and a will to battle the odds.
by Robert J. Lanier February 28, 2007
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Jane: Thank God for Optimus.
John: Don't you mean, "thank Optimus for God?"
One example of Optimism as a religion.
John: Don't you mean, "thank Optimus for God?"
One example of Optimism as a religion.
by alderryeguy January 31, 2010
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