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[sofiaviolet]

I move through the world with two basic philosophies: a dim view of human nature and a belief that the universe loves me and wants me to be happy.

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[trouble]

Well, if the universe doesn't, at least I do. :)

[sofiaviolet]

:) Likewise.

It is a very strange certainty for someone with depression - "no matter how much the world around me is falling apart, everything will work out okay for me." Usually better than okay, but I try not to depend on the benevolence too heavily.

It's a sense of well-being born of privilege and a very pleasant childhood, I think. But things do turn out well for me, often in spite of my assorted fail, so the belief gets reinforced.

[pinesandmaples]

I got reamed by a roommate for having a dim view of human nature because I prefer being surprised to being disappointed. It was painful.

[sofiaviolet]

:\ I also prefer being surprised (and delighted). People suck so very often.

[tim]

I have a bright view of human nature, but a dim view of humans' ability to uphold justice when given unchecked power.

I don't think the universe wants me to be happy, or unhappy, I just know I'd rather be pissed off than pissed on. (outside of a fun, consensual context, anyhow.)

You care :-)

[sofiaviolet]

Yes, that. I would say that specific failing is the bulk of my "people mostly suck" mindset.

I fortify myself as though all people are shitheads but approach them as though they are not shitheads. That way, I am minimally disappointed if they do suck or pleasantly and mildly surprised if they do not suck, and I usually manage to avoid pissing them off because I successfully hid my expectation that they would suck.