Existentialism

Existentialism is defined as the idea that man creates his own experiences and responsibilities. You can either be a pessimistic existentialist or an optimistic existentialist. A pessimistic existentialist is a person that has a negative outlook on life. They are usually more realistic about the way that things can turn out. This prepares them for something bad to happen, so they won’t be surprised and will be able to deal with it. Being a pessimist can also have some negative effects though. If someone is always expecting the worst, they can become very depressed and would have a hard time just going through life. On the other hand, an optimistic existentialist is a person that has a positive outlook on life. They always seem to find a silver lining in even the darkest situations. While this seems great and they are able to live a fuller life, optimists won’t usually know how to deal with a tragedy when it strikes them. They will not be prepared and will therefore have a harder time in tough situations. I believe that I possess qualities of both a pessimistic existentialist and an optimistic existentialist. While I am a very realistic person and am able to deal with almost anything that is thrown my way, I also try to look on the bright side of things. I try never to be too quick to judge and believe that it’s the mistakes that make us who we are. One thing is for certain though; I definitely do believe that people make their own way in life based on the decisions that they make