Optimistic vibes

By Donna Braymer
Published by the Harrison Daily Times
Oct. 13, 2009


Whom do you enjoy being around? A person that grumbles, expects the
worse and is always negative? Or do you prefer to be around a person
with a kind word and a positive outlook?

Today’s character word is “optimism.” One definition is, “a general
disposition to expect the best in all things.”

Here are some examples of statements we hear all the time. You decide
which ones are optimistic:

• Oh no. It’s Monday again.

• That teacher always gives bad tests.

• Yes, we have some crime in our country, but look at all the good
things being done.

• Since the sun is shining, I’m going to send these 25 brats outside.

• He is a difficult teacher, but I am learning a lot.

• We are in a beautiful area of the country, and many people want to
live here.

• That team always loses.

• Yes, you accidentally spilled your milk, but at least we have more.

• I can never get an “A” on a paper.

• Mondays are like a blank piece of paper, just waiting for me to fill
them up with good things.

• I don’t like strangers moving into our area.

• Winter will be cold, but the snow gives us some beautiful days and
is so good for the soil.

It’s all how you look at every situation. I think being negative is a
way for some people to get attention — but that’s not what I want to
be known for. Listen to yourself. Are you optimistic?






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