“Worrying is thinking negative thoughts about things that are outside of your control.”
-Mel Robbin
The title of today’s post may seem oxymoronic or counterintuitive. Worrying by definition is a negative trait so how can it be optimistic?
Let me elaborate.
For every obstacle you’ve ever faced, you’re still here.
-Anonymous
This is it. The end of the road so to speak. There’s no way out. You’re doomed forever.
Do the sentences above sound familiar?
“Hitting rock bottom doesn’t mean you have to stay there.”
-Michelle Parsons
Is there actually such a level as rock bottom? Or is it just an expression?
By definition, hitting rock bottom is losing everything possible to the extent that ascension of any kind is ostensibly impossible.
If we believe tomorrow will better, we can bare a hardship today.
-Thich Nhat Hanh
If you’re a member of this site and have read some of my previous articles, you’ll notice several of them stressing on focusing on the bright side. You’ll also notice articles that stressing on displaying gratitude for the smaller things in life.
It’s the repetition of affirmations that lead to belief. And once that belief becomes a strong conviction, things begin to happen.
-Claude M. Bristol
Do self-affirmations really work? Does saying something over and over again make it true? Was the book The Secret accurate?
“Smiling does not necessarily mean you’re happy. Sometimes it just means you’re strong.”
-Nishan Panwar
In the past, I’ve written a post or two about the power of a smile. I talked about how it could make someone’s day and the psychological effects it can have on you even when you’re not really happy.
Although that post is quite old now, I recently received a message from a new reader who didn’t agree. Their argument was that why should they fake an emotion? Isn’t the norm today to encourage people to speak up if something’s wrong?
“There are two great days in a person’s life – the day we are born and the day we discover why.”
-William Barclay
Today happens to be my birthday. I, like many others, rejoice in getting birthday wishes, the love of family and friends, parties, etc. In short, I love celebrating.
“Acceptance makes an incredible fertile soil for the seeds of change.”
-Steve Maraboli
“Life is only a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see.” -Unknown Two years ago, I remember going through a horrendous experience when there was a tumor discovered in my liver. Not only did this put a strain in my finances but I also had to deal with other little nuisances like my hair … Read more
“When life puts you in tough situations, don’t say ‘Why me?’ Say ‘Try Me.’” -Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson It’s human nature to think you’re the only one in the world to have problems when encountering turbulent moments in life. During those given moments, it feels like the worst problem in the world. It’s important to … Read more
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” -Theodore Roosevelt I’ve always believed that our outlook on the occurrences in life, both good and bad, can determine our future in significant ways. If something bad happens and we learn from it, we can decrease the chances of it happening again. Many have argued otherwise, stating that … Read more
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” -Wille Nelson Yesterday, I talked about understanding the value of grief. Today, I thought I’d discuss giving the same prevalence to the good things in life. I don’t just mean major accomplishments, I mean the small, everyday occurrences in life that we otherwise, may … Read more
