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I recently realized that it’s been quite some time since I last broke down an article from The Optimist Creed<\/a>, so here we go. I’ll be analyzing the eighth article. The creed is as follows…
\n
<\/i>
\nPromise yourself…
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.<\/p>\n

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.<\/p>\n

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.<\/p>\n

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.<\/p>\n

To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.<\/i>
\n
<\/i>To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.<\/p>\n

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.<\/p>\n

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.<\/p>\n

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.<\/i><\/p>\n

\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nFor some reason, I have a problem with this article. I agree with it, but I have a difficult time doing it. As Mia Thermopolis said in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement<\/i>, “The concept is grasped. The execution is a little elusive.”<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nIt’s difficult to “wear a cheeful countenance at all times<\/i>.” …It is for me anyway. I mean.. Most times, I’m happy, but my normal face is not endearing, I guess. I don’t smile 24\/7 because my cheeks would hurt.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nBut I see why this article is important. A cheerful countenance brings life. Cheer brings life to you and others. Smiling at people can literally make their day.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nThat’s all I really have to say about it all. Be cheerful. Keep smiling. I’ll work on it, too.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

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