myopic - adj. - shortsighted; unimaginative
Myopic comes from the Greek word myops, which literally means blinking or closing the eyes. I can remember the definition by separating the term into two parts: my (my own) and opic (similar to optic or sight) or my sight. When I become too self-involved, I can only see what is in front of my face, which isn't much. I limit the field, ergo, my own imagination. In short, I progress or digress into myopia.
If we aspire to reach optimism, we have to open our minds in order to close out myopia. It is important to see the forest but not permit each tree (or challenge) that stands before us to thwart the forward path. Positive possibilities are on the horizon. To reach them, we have to acknowledge (maybe even hug) and then work our way around each tree.
To summarize: embrace, let go, and move forward. Don't forget to enjoy the journey.
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