I am convinced that people
who are positive, seeing the glass half full, have more fun, and enjoy life
better than their negative counterparts.
The positive individual can usually find something good to see in others
while accepting their flaws and imperfections, remaining open to a relationship
that would otherwise not be possible.
A positive outlook can
turn gloom and doom into hope and promise, and transform failure to growth and
opportunity. A negative attitude
is more likely to view failure as pre-ordained and decide any further efforts
would be futile.
Optimism shines a light
on others, pessimism a shadow.
Optimism attracts friends and pessimism repels them. An important note here – it is the ACT
of optimism or pessimism that has these effects, There are people whose private
lives are in opposition to their public life.
I recognize that these
are broad generalities, and that there are many variations and exceptions to
all of the above. But overall I
think my assessment is a reasonable one.
photo by Harvey Tilker
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