Summary

• For people who have had a difficult time in the past and who are stuck there
• They bring their negative experiences of the past into the present
• When they look at life, they only see bleakness, hard times and disappointment continuing into the future
• In the positive mode, these people will see the beauty, joy and excitement in the present and optimistically anticipate the future

Negative condition

• The expectation of a grim future
• Stuck in the past
• Struggle

Positive outcome

• Acceptance of the beauty and joy in the present
• Open to a bright future
• Optimism