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"Plenty of non-USians had been telling me that they felt attacked and aggressed upon by US "positivity." My initial temptation was to dismiss their complaint as negativity or pessimism.

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I can relate to this. I'm often shut out because there isn't much left of my life that is positive. Therefore, I have to be careful when speaking my thoughts because it usually leads to "Enough of that, let's talk about something positive." In other words, they want me to shut up and go away.

I have nothing against being "positive," but I'd also like to have my words acknowledged because I'm seeking positivity and hope too. Instead, I'm blamed for being too pessimistic and told to get a life.

My problems in life are very heavy and carry a lot of negative energy. I only know a few people who have the strength to keep from turning away from me.

Like it or not, this world is full of positive and negative energy. If we spend all our time focusing only on the positives, we'll never be able to achieve the balance we desire.