Tag Archives: negativity

Questions 3: Being Negative

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This might be harder for people than the positive ones.  Most people don’t like being negative and even have trouble thinking in such a way.  So, here we go: Do you think there is any benefit to negative thinking? What … Continue reading →

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I Hate This

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(I know I usually do poems only on Thursday, but I had a bunch of poetry inspiration this week.  So, I’m going to do a poetry week because I’m impatient.  That and I can’t think of writing any other type … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Negative Man

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem involves the reaction some people get when they are honest about not feeling happy.  So many are big on sharing emotions, but they really only mean the good ones.) I am told it is wrong To say when … Continue reading →

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The Four Horsemen of Writing: Negativity

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Not even sure I have to go into details with this one.  It’s a destroyer of egos and causes people to quit.  Not only with writing, but with most adventures.  This can birth doubt and keep it fed for as … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Cry for Some Attention

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem deals with how the Internet works.  I wrote it when I noticed posting anything positive or a simple update got very little attention.  Once I ranted, I got a flood of comments by people either trying to cheer … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Thoughts on Negativity

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

First, that’s not good advice.  If the negativity is inside you then ignoring it means you’re letting it fester.  If the negativity is from someone else then you’re doing one of two things.  The first is letting a friend continue … Continue reading →

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Negative Poem

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Every cloud Holds lightning and hail Silver linings Are mere illusions The future is rough To mimic the past It is what you know Because It is what you live * Anxiety rises Depression swirls People become sources Of apprehension … Continue reading →

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The Pain of Being Told ‘Just Be Positive’

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

You might not be surprised to learn that I am a negative person.  Pessimism tends to be my default if I’m stressed, tired, or not paying attention to my surroundings.  Comes from many things, but I’m not getting into that.  … Continue reading →

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What If Your Hero is a Pessimist?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not 100% sure Rorschach is the best example.  He might be more cynical than pessimistic, but it’s been a while since I saw the movie or read the graphic novel.  I asked a friend if he knew of a … Continue reading →

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Hold The Silver Lining

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Search for the spark That makes you smile Within the agonizing darkness Grip happiness Whenever it comes in reach For it can be fleeting Hunt for the raindrop That is warm and soothing Among the swarm of icy tears Many … Continue reading →

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