The pessimist pours cold water on the fires of his own ability;
The optimist adds fuel to those fires.
The Pessimist links his mind to everything that is losing ground;
The optimist lives, thinks, and works with everything that is determined and presses on.
The pessimist places a damper on everything;
The optimist gives life, fire, and GO to everything.
The optimist is a building force;
The pessimist is always an obstacle in the way of progress.
The pessimist lives in a dark, soggy, unproductive world;
The optimist lives in that mental sunshine that makes all things grow.
The End
After sharing this poem I've heard people say, "I'm not a pessimist. I don't live in a dark, soggy world, and put a damper on everything."
However, there are many who don't think they put a damper on everything, but may say something negative to those around them such as, "How do you expect to accomplish this or that," "Do you really think that will work?", "If you would have only done...," and so many more.
Whether it be a child, a spouse, or a friend, watch the words that are used around them. Your words have power, even the words and thoughts you run through your own head. They are a force that can do good or can do damage.
You may not walk under a dark cloud all day such as that little character in the old "Lil' Abner" cartoons, but if we drop neggies-negative words-around anyone we come in contact with, even strangers, those words have the potential to put mental boulders in their life that can be carried around for a lifetime.
Be forever an optimist. Look for the good in everyone and everything. By so doing, your life will be brighter.
"When you meet a person who does not look well, call his attention to the sunny side of things, and aim to say something that will give new interest and new life. You will, therefore, nip in the bud many a threatening evil, and carry healing with you wherever you go."
May you forever prosper,
Donna
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