Optimism: The Virtue That Counters Depression and Increases Longevity

Mind & Spirit

Optimism: The Virtue That Counters Depression and Increases Longevity

And what’s the best way to cultivate it—embracing optimism or letting go of pessimism?

Virtue Medicine

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Illustration by Fei Meng.

Ancient Chinese literature tells the story of an old man named Sai Weng, who relied on his horse for his livelihood.

One day, his horse ran away, and the neighbors came to express their sympathy, saying, “That’s a pity.”