"Pathological Optimist"
I heard this term being used in the movie 'Reality Bites' when i was very young... almost too young to understand what this term actually meant.... the term was used for the female protagonist, Lelaina Pierce, in the movie. For some reason the movie which was an eclectic blend of comedy and romance is very close to my heart.... maybe because its ironic or maybe because of the tag-line 'Life is always funnier when it happens to someone else' Whatever the reason, i still like the movie and .,l,. this is for people who think otherwise (Sorry if you think I am being rude.)
After all these years, I have realized today why this movie is so special... because of this term and the fact that i relate with this term....
Heard the 'Chumbawamba' song 'Tubthumping'?
"I get knocked, down but I get up again You're never gonna keep me down"
I relate with this song as well.... why? Because that's what i am, a born fighter, a person who might be down for a while but will get up again and start on with the life again.....
Is there anything wrong being an optimist? I don't think so... Is it wrong to follow your heart and don't let anybody shake your beliefs? I don't think so...
But today..... I have realized.... the fact that people can knock you down.... make you fall flat on your face.. and keep you there till you cry for mercy....
Will i ever be able to get up again and start being what i am? A Pathological Optimist.....
That's something which time will tell.... but I'd still like to think.. 'Yes. I will'.....
Amen.....
