I thought this was great from an American chap called Bud Bilanich. I am going to try to practice this more. Its difficult in these challenging times but its a good reminder that we need to stay positive.
The Optimist Creed
Promise yourself:
• To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
• To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
• To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
• To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
• To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
• To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
• To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
• To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
• To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticise others.
• To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
