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[attorneyatlol]

I don't seem to use this journal for much more than getting a hold of other people or complaining about viruses anymore, but a conversation got me thinking about what it means to be positive. I know, it's a trite subject, right? 'The power of positive thinking'. It makes me think of a self-help seminar... But to be perfectly honest, I'm not sure I'd ever accomplish anything if I wasn't sure I would accomplish it. I don't know how or why I developed that mindset or if it was even a conscious decision, but I'm grateful that I have. I can't imagine what would have happened if I'd given up on certain goals...

Don't get me wrong. It's not always easy, and nobody can be positive all the time, but I think it beats the alternative in a lot of cases.

I guess this is why some people have me labeled as an optimist.

Comments

[attorneyatlol]

Maybe we should stick to voice posts. Or look into those emotes everyone seems to be into these days.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Maybe we should. Though everyone always complained when I used emotes ;)

[attorneyatlol]

Well, I have to admit, the winky smile is kind of creepy when you use it...

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Why, are you calling me creepy? You wound me, Phoenix. I'm perfectly respectable and I don't see why a simple wink should unnerve anyone.

[attorneyatlol]

Your thoughts illustrate the point better than I ever could.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Since we're in agreement, I don't see a reason to illustrate the point further. ;)

[attorneyatlol]

Uh... yeah. Exactly.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Sorry. Fortunately for me, I can only be prosecuted for my actions, rather than my thoughts, hmm?

[attorneyatlol]

Fortunately for you, yes.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Also fortunate that thoughts don't have to translate into actions.

[attorneyatlol]

What do you mean by that?

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Which part, what I said or what I thought?

I mean that just because I think something doesn't mean I want to do it, or will do it.

And I mean that when it comes to sex - or anything else really - I haven't hurt anyone in a long time. I'm a sadist, yes, but I'm also a masochist. It's one of the perks of being an avatar of pleasure.

[attorneyatlol]

...I meant your thoughts, but I probably should have known better than to ask.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Yes, you probably should have.

[attorneyatlol]

Lesson learned.