If you spend enough time out in the world, you’ll notice something: a lot of people are negative. They complain, they gossip, they doubt, and they drain energy. It can make you start to believe that everyone is like that — that positivity, kindness, and genuine optimism are rare qualities that died out long ago.
But that isn’t true.
Every once in a while, you meet someone who reminds you what it feels like to be around light. Someone who listens without judgment. Someone who encourages rather than criticizes. Someone who makes you want to grow instead of making you feel small. And that one person can change how you see the world again.
The problem is, most people stop searching. They get discouraged after too many bad experiences and start isolating. They assume everyone’s the same. But if you give up, you guarantee that the only people in your world are the negative ones you’ve already met.
Positivity isn’t gone — it’s just hidden among the noise. You have to keep trying, keep meeting people, keep showing up. The world rewards persistence, even in relationships.
So, don’t let the cynical people convince you that kindness is weakness or that optimism is naïve. Keep your standards, keep your faith in humanity, and keep your heart open. Because somewhere out there, there is someone who will match your energy — and when you find them, all the effort will feel worth it.