In the most commonplace, tiresome, ridiculous, malicious, coarse, crude, or even crooked people or events I had to seek out rare things, good things, comic things, and I did so.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author insists on finding value and humor even in the most unappealing people or events.
- In plain terms
- I look for good and comic things even in rude or ugly people and events.
- What can you take from it?
- Seeking the positive in darkness improves perception and resilience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you find good in everything?
- Is ignoring negativity healthy?
Another view
Toxic positivity can ignore real harm or injustice.
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