stuck in the past
expectation of a grim future
struggle
Positive Outcome
optimism
acceptance of beauty and joy in the present
open to a bright future
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.
Life is seen as being grim and full of struggle. 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 beauty, joy and
excitement in the present and optimistically anticipate the future.