Does Pessimism have a role?

Yes it is very complex. The line between destiny and efforts to change the destiny is very thin. But without making efforts it will not be possible to know. If a family member is sick, the first option is to take him to doctor. Praying to God's mercy is secondary. It will be a matter of faith who to thank when the patient is cured- the doctor or the God ? In between safe answer is both. But that is not the whole truth.
In every situation, it is optimism that works not passimism. Passimism is taking no action, optimism is taking action, whatever may be the result. At least there is no guilt feeling that this or that could have been donee.

 

The very stout or obese and by nature filled with inertia or sloth are given to think deep without getting into any physical action are considered born pessimists. Lazy people too fall into this category and they are seen to discourage even others from taking any action quickly. They enjoy thinking or brooding ad nauseam about a problem without consulting any specialiat or knowledgeable person. But there could be Stephen Hawkins who sitting in his special chair conquered the realm or brim of the universe's or and galaxies .
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God Bless the nimble brains.