Why Just Being Positive Is Bad

Positivity without depth is like a river without water - it looks good from afar, but can't sustain life.

The other day we drove on the highway, and I saw a sign of a town, Stoney Creek. My heart skipped a beat. It reminded me of a long lost friend who I haven't been able to find in over a decade.

Many years ago, I met a very sweet guy who was always positive. Everything was great for him, no matter what life threw his way. But as time passed, I found myself talking to him less and less. It took me a while to realize why - his constant positivity was actually creating negative energy around me. It was suffocating.

Looking back, I can see the pattern clearly now. Whenever I told him a story, it was always good in his eyes. I never really heard an opinion from him. If we ever had a disagreement, he'd never admit it. He lived in this bubble of positivity, trying to avoid anything remotely negative at all costs. After a while, it felt like talking to a robot.

I remember him telling me about his younger years. He used to be a fighter, but all he got was pain. A girl had broken his heart and marri…