Hey, readers! Happy Easter! I hope you all are having a wonderful day. Meanwhile, it’s time for me to do the second of ten posts of me breaking down The Optimist Creed. The creed is as follows; and today, I’m analyzing the second article.
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 criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
Many people speak negatively of other people. My weakness is complaining about some people. I’m working on it now, though. I’m trying to live by this creed, remember? Most times, when one is verbally putting someone down, he/she is doing it to make him/herself look/feel better.
Even if you’re complaining about someone to someone else, you’re not speaking health, happiness, or prosperity. You’re complaining. Stop.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” -Proverbs 18:21
Imagine that. You have the power to kill or revive someone. Which option seems better? I beg you chose the latter.
Personally, when I speak positively about someone, it makes me feel better. When I say something to boost someone’s confidence, it boosts my confidence. When I make other people happy, it makes me happy. (Disclaimer: I’m not referring to the losing-yourself-just-to-please-others mess.)
Speak health, happiness, and prosperity to everyone because it’s the right thing to do; and in the end, you’ll be healthier, happier, and maybe even more prosperous.
Have a great day! Let me know if you have any thoughts!
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