Negative Thoughts

So negative thoughts will only lead to negative outcomes. Is this true? Cause then shouldn't positive thoughts only lead to positive outcomes, now that I know is not true. So?

Isn't there times when things be so scary that to think positive and to open oneself up for that and not prepare oneself for a let down, that when occurs it can crush us. Self protection is an important tool sometimes.

Thinking negative for me does not guarantee negative outcome, but it does allow me to prepare my heart in the off chance that there is one. In general I am a positive person. I try and look at most situations realistically and positively. Now there be times when I may not do this only out of a self protecting mode. Does that jeopardize results?

One hopes not. But I am not sure. Can I let my guard down in all situations? And should I? The outcome could be more damaging if one is not prepared sometimes. Shock is an amazing thing and it hurts.

Hmm...food for thought. Questions with few answers are the toughest to solve. But usually worth the effort to think about. One can only learn from others and acknowledge there thoughts as well. So one will continue to try and not block all sides of a picture off.

Peace.