Idealist, Optimist, Realist, Pessimist?

It has been coming up a lot lately... What does the future hold? What does the future hold for each of us personally? What does the future hold for our country? What does the future hold for the world at large? What does the future hold in terms of the universe?

I have noticed that people's responses offer a glimpse into their life perspective.

I am an optimist and an idealist. I can see the positive in mostly everything, including times of pain and upheaval. So, my response to the above questions is that we, as individuals, as a society, as a planet, and as a universe, are in constant evolution. We may go through cyclical changes, ups and downs, highs and lows, but in each transition of the pendulum we are learning and growing. And I believe that as long as we are learning and growing, we are creating the opportunity for enlightenment (whatever that means to each of us). So, the future holds wonderful possibilities!

How would you answer the above questions?