God Given Daisies — by Carole Devecka

Staying Optimistic

One of the hardest things to do these days is to stay positive and optimistic when everyone around you is so negative.

People, news, daily life and circumstances all around us wear our emotions down.

If we rely and look at only the circumstances surrounding us each day, it is easy to fall into a negative and/or depressed mood.

It takes a concentrated effort to stay positive. It takes a real effort to watch what we say and what we think about and to realize that everything we say and do has a ripple effect.

I want to be known as a “Ripplemaker.” (See www.ripplemaker.com.) I believe that every good thing we do has a ripple effect and causes others to do so too.

I believe that each new day is a new beginning and we can change for the better.

I believe that if you talk positive, and act positive, you soon will see and believe in the positive forces. You’ll also become more energized and more motivated to do good and to enjoy a world of positive opportunities. The world awaits you.

Being positive and optimistic fits like a glove. You don’t have to struggle because it’s the wrong size or it feels uncomfortable. It fits everyone!

Now go!

Be a positive ripplemaker and spread optimism around.

— © Carole Devecka, God Given Daisies

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