May 13, 2009
If Swine Flew You Can Too!
Elizabeth Gilbert
Hope, to yearn and trust that fulfillment will come, is the essence of optimism. Optimism, a skill that we can learn, is magic. Optimistic people are not distracted by fear, uncertainty and doubt,(FUD) but stay focused on what they want to happen- what they hope for. And happiness researchers have found that optimistic people are more likely to have their dreams come true- optimism is powerful magic. The good news is that optimism can be learned by …
The inspiration for this Happy Life Tip of the week came from a newsletter by Dr. Emmett Miller who said, people said that a black man would be president of the United States when pigs fly and in his first 100 days, Barack Obama, a black American President is dealing with swine flu. He goes on to talk about how FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) can lead us to actions with more negative consequences than the thing we fear. FUD is the opposite of optimism. But, when we are surrounded by FUD in the news, we have to work even harder to keep our spirits and our hopes alive. Remember- We are worth the effort. For recommendations on finding happiness in the news…
If swine flew you can too.
Affirmation
I keep my hopes and dreams alive by looking for good news.
Journal or Meditation Question
Where do I see evidence of good things in my life and in the world?
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