CAN YOU BE A CYNICAL PERSON?

A cynic from the Ancient Greek and from Socrates- people who wanted to live in virtue. They did not want to be around a person motivated purely by self interest rather than for honourable or unselfish reasons. From the Latin  cynicus, cynical thinking sure exists in modern times. Usually a positive person with positive thinking, I found myself having a discussion and saying I did not want to present as cynical about a case. It was an unusual word for me to use. One becomes hardened. Having only negative opinions about other people and about the things people do. We all get "burned" by the actions of others occasionally. So can feel a lack of trust. There are others around us that can be very self centered and it is annoying. I do try to see the good in others but am aware that people will protect themselves and what is theirs. Human nature! To be cynical is not a good way to live. When feeling stressed, it is normal to have more negative thoughts and feelings. Is it self protecting? Probably. Are there people trying to scam the system? You bet! We see it in Health Care. People who think the hospital should do more than their mandate- acute care!! Seeing the abuse on the roads or demanding people in a store or whatever presents can bring negative reactions. But there are more good people and people with manners so pushing those cynical thoughts away and returning to a neutral ground helps the blood pressure. We can all have cynical moments on a scale of 1 to 10. Let's hope they stay at the lower end. So can you be a cynical person?