Opposing Optimisim is Reality?

It was brought to my attention that some may argue; that the more optimistic one is the less in touch with reality he/she becomes. This may be a rather hard case to argue because it indeed is a matter of perception. Just as Optimism, Pessimism, and Realism are a matter of perception and relative to one's personal theories and outlook on life; But, I will attempt to argue the affirmative of this debate.

Reality is defined as the state or quality of being real. My thought is that what is in actuality "REAL" is the present or past. Therefore reality can only account for what is happening or what has already happened, not for what will happen even in the next moment.

Optimism is defined as a tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. There are two words in that define that stick out for me: to look on...and to expect. This indicates that hopefulness is for the future or what has yet to arrive. Synonyms for Optimism are confidence, hopefulness, and cheerfulness. To say that the more confident you are, the more hopeful you are,the more cheerful you are, the further away you are from reality... I would venture to say that thought equates to pessimism not realism.

We have all heard it said that you should not let your Right now circumstance dictate your future. Optimism is believing that you will come out on top no matter what you have to go through to get there. I believe that Optimism is the conorstone of your future. If in believing that we are the energy that we give off and that we bring to us that same energy then being optimistic only molds a bright future in the midst of what ever reality our present maybe. What are your thoughts???