Idealism is Exhausting but Necessary.

Idealism: I am an Idealist. I cannot help myself. I just am. Like being honest, it is hard. Hard to see the best in other’s and oneself, or a situation. But, I must caution, do not believe everything you think. Be mindful, pay attention and be motivated to see the Truth. We tend to form an impression or opinion within the first few minutes. We can hope for the best, as long as we are not disappointed by the worst. To master our minds we must be vigilant, attentive, and engaged with the outside world as well as and especially with our interior landscape. It is all about expectations. If we expect too much we will invariably be disappointed. Idealism is a state of mind and feeling. The majority of our self-talk is critical. Our default is to see things the way we wish them to be. The shadow side of Idealism is sloth. If we do not get our way we disengage and we become negative and complain. I know this all too well. If I am not present and aware of what is goin...