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Optimism is having the most favorable outlook.

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Michael J. Fox is an endearing character we have come to know through film and TV roles over the past three decades. He is charming, funny, ever-youthful and always surprising. Michael Andrew Fo...

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Heroes

Optimism Hero: Erna

My hero is my grandma. She has the unshaken ability to find the good in any person. She is an optimist when hell breaks loose and in any situation will do whatever she can to help a soul good or bad. There is not a dull day in her presence and is ... Read more

Optimism Hero: Woodrow

My uncle, Woodrow, has been my hero for many years now. He was a loving husband to my aunt Charlotte - they were still holding hands and eating ice cream cones together after more than 55 years of marriage. Woodie is a wonderful dad to his daughte... Read more

Optimism Hero: Deron

I'd like to tell you about a gentleman who had a vision. He works for a recycling company in Tucson, Arizona which puts people back to work. In his job, he saw more and more good, still useful items ending up in the landfills. He started offering ... Read more

Optimism Hero: Deanna

My older sister was my hero. Dee was diagnosed with cancer in the year 2008. She'd been away from the family and living on her own. It's hard to think that it takes something so drastic to bring people back together. Dee struggled but she always s... Read more

Optimism Hero: Sam

Sam, my little brother, was adopted. When we picked him up, mum and dad knew that he was delayed. He has Autism. Sometimes he's a pest, but he always has this huge smile on his face. (well, most of the time) And he always thinks that the best is g... Read more
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Personal Stories

Life Is Love

Life, most people say, is fleeting. It flies right by us and we barely even notice until something horrible happens. My name is Bec and I am sixteen. August 3rd was the fourth anniversary of my mother's death. It all started on January sixth of 20... Read more

Making the Best of What You've Been Dealt

As a young child my Aunt Jane has always been a hero of mine. She grew up in a poor household with my father and 4 other children who were raised by my widowed grandmother. Jane was married and raised 2 boys named Devin and Darin. After her divorc... Read more

Joy in Everyday Life

My name is Drew. I just happen to be a female who, as my parent's 5th child, was the destined one to be named after a great uncle :) I am 53 years old, married and the mother of an 18 year old daughter. I love the Lord, my family, friends, and... Read more

My Issues are Nothing

My name is Christopher, and for 10 years I've been a member of the children's service club called Optimist International. I will become the volunteer Governor of the Illinois District in October, and hope that my leadership will increase the Illin... Read more

Paying it Forward

One summer I was really having a tough time. My husband had left me, I was broke, and diagnosed with a serious medical condition. While I had a job, I was barely making ends meet and I didn't have enough to get the prescription I needed filled. ... Read more
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Quotes
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Thanks for showing me that even on the darkest, rainiest days the sun is still there, just behind the clouds, waiting to shine again.
Lisa Harlow -
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In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply can't build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery and death.
Anne Frank Diarist (1929-1945);
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How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.
William Shakespeare Dramatist, Poet (1564-1616);
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Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Minister, Civil Rights Activist (1929-1968);
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Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.
Walt Whitman Poet, Humanist (1819-1892);
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TV Commercial
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The Greatest

The Greatest is all about perspective. Just when you think you are failing, when things seem to be going wrong…a change of perspective shines a bright light of realization that you just might be su... Read More

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Radio Spot
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Thomas Edison - Optimism

Imagine the picture if Thomas Edison had given up on the light bulb! But failure didn’t discourage Edison. Optimism...Pass It On.

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Charmaine shadi Tlhapane 9 days ago from South Africa,Gauteng,Kelvin
I have never been so inspired or motivated...this website keeps me driven and helps me in many aspects of my teenage life...''The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity
Diane 3 months ago from California
This is my favorite quote. It is all about optimism... "The probabilities are awful, but the possibilities are marvelous." Joseph Allen Stein - Architect 1912-2001
Jon 3 months ago from Arizona
Optimism feeds off self esteem. A positive attitude creates hope.
Betty SCOTT 3 months ago from ARK
'Gratitude' should be added to the value list. As a way of life, my spirit is renewed daily. Thanks
Jim Ewart 4 months ago from Vernon
"The Greatest", What a great comercial. I bookmarked your webpage and will check out the rest.
Sandi 4 months ago from Arizona
Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.