Arbitrary optimism

Every so often, you may feel an unexpected boost of optimism. An unwarranted, unexplained sense of possibility.

In these moments, the rational brain may caution pause. There are reasons to be pessimistic. Exercise restraint.

But we can mute the rational brain — temporarily.

Lean into possibility when the feeling arises; it’s a gift. Don’t grip it tightly, but hold its hand. Even if only for a little while.