- a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
I will extend the definition above by adding: the work and effort put forth with my fullest effort to seek the favorable outcome. I don't see benefit in simply thinking optimistically. I can think as much as I want to, just like I can write here as much as I want to, but if I'm not putting in effort, then the thought is futile.
I am willing to do this. I am willing to work. I am hopeful with a healthy amount of hesitation. I am optimistic about this relationship.
And if I can do this for the rest of my life, I will.
