I Believe in Optimism

I Believe in Optimism

I believe in optimism and the power of positive thinking.  Susan M. Heathfield writes, “The power of optimism cannot be over-rated as a factor in success and personal growth and development. Optimism allows you to see the positive aspects of any situation and enables you to capitalize on each possibility.”  There has been a lot written and a lot of research done that supports this idea.  For me this is a nice byproduct, but I believe the most important result is that people with optimism are happier and more fun to be around.  Chris says my glass is always half-full and I really do try and look for the positive.  I have always believed that for any problem there are lots of solutions and that things will work out.  I don’t believe in spending a lot of time worrying about things that have not happened.  I believe that this way of thinking only causes one to lose their optimism and that usually the things we worry about don’t happen.  But if they do happen, then there will be solutions and things will work out.  I believe that “Life is Good” and we are here to enjoy life, the good and the bad.  Remember the counsel of President Monson, “Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family.”  I believe that optimism is a character trait of the Savior.  I can’t prove it by scripture references, but I have never seen more optimistic men than our last two prophets and they are more like the Savior than anyone else I know.  Remember I believe in Optimism!