The Devout Optimist Blog

To the Muslim Woman Who Sat During Our National Anthem

I've read waves of backlash from a photo of a Muslim woman who chose to sit during our national anthem. Here's a letter to that woman...

Okay, I have to be honest here...I entered the online dating world - an hour ago - and it really doesn't settle well with me. On top of...

A couple of months ago, I scanned a Facebook post celebrating the death of a hamas terrorist. The description of the Facebook post read...

My biggest weakness is my inability to trust myself. Even when I know I'm right, I can somehow be suckered into thinking otherwise. I...

Ah, Valentine's Day. To many women this day is eagerly anticipated expecting unparalleled romance from their significant others. To even...

One of my new year's resolutions is to receive a full-time income for freelance writing. I am absolutely set on making this happen....

I'm the kind of person that has trouble finishing a task. One minute I have a great business idea and the next day I dismiss it. Instead...

I've discovered that a lot of people share a common misconception about "optimists" and felt inspired to search Google for naivety vs...

Do you recognize the cover picture on this post? That's the photo that went viral due to criticism of a mother's choice to buy an...

I have to be honest. I struggle with deep anxiety regarding my innermost desires. My deepest thoughts, my greatest passions, my heart of...

THE OPTIMIST

Hi, I'm Caitlin. Dog lover, thinker, whisky drinker, and unrelenting optimist.

I share what's on my mind here and welcome you to do the same. Might as well think aloud together- care to join me?