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Optimism is having the most favorable outlook.
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Submitted by Johanna Alvarez
This is a photo of my little girl, Ella as she goes through the motions of learning how to ride a bike . Faced with her fears, she rests in the thought that Dad is there to help her. And with that thought she gets her strength and her confidence. Here's to her dad and all the dads who take the time to be one!
Submitted by Beth Wolfe
My 4 year old grandson, Rhett Wolfe, with his 3 year old brother, Reece, as they anticipated the boating/fishing trip to our fishing camp in Manchac, Louisiana, 30 miles north of New Orleans.
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Optimism Hero: Deanna
Submitted by Hannah 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 moreOptimism Hero: My Mother
Submitted by My mother is my hero because she chose me. I am the only adopted child out of four children; all three of my siblings are my mother's biological children. So why me? You don't just adopt a child in 1965 with no story. Yet here I am—a part of... Read moreOptimism Hero: Connie
Submitted by My Grandma, Connie, is just amazing. Even though she has MS, she always looks at the bright side of things and makes everyone around her hopeful. My grandma always lifts my spirits and something about her makes me want to give SO much of myself ev... Read moreOptimism Hero: Will
Submitted by My hero is my husband, Will. He suffers from FSH Muscular Dystrophy, and has recently been diagnosed with a grade 3 (cancer) brain tumor. We have 2 little girls ages 3 and 4. My husband has been through a needle biopsy in his brain only to dete... Read moreOptimism Hero: Jason
Submitted by My daddy is my hero. I think he is the best dad in the world. An example of this would be the first time I rode a bike: Crash Boom Bang! I had a very bad wreck! He hustled to me into the house at a very high speed and totally took care of me. He p... Read more
Personal Stories
Making the Best of What You've Been Dealt
Submitted by Brianna 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 Dev... Read moreMom
Submitted by Haley When I was younger I watched my mom battle cancer. I saw the fight she put up. She was constantly struggling with exhaustion and the stressful side effects of chemotherapy. Even though she had to handle all this, my m... Read moreBy George, we did it.
Submitted by Johanna Duggar Sometimes, people tell me I'm weird. No one truly knows just how upset it makes me feel. I cry so much. But when I wake up, I look up at my ceiling, and a rush of happiness pumps through my veins... the "By George, we... Read moreMy Issues are Nothing
Submitted by Chris L. 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 lead... Read moreThe Gift
Submitted by Rose-colored glasses get a bad name. Whenever I hear someone accused of having rose-colored glasses it usually means they are unrealistically optimistic or ignoring reality. Maybe. But I believe everyone needs a pa... Read more
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QuotesIf opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.
Milton Berle Comedian, Actor, Author (1908-2002);
Milton Berle Comedian, Actor, Author (1908-2002);
Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.
Henry Ford Founder Of Ford Motor Company (1863-1947);
Henry Ford Founder Of Ford Motor Company (1863-1947);
An optimist is a man who starts a crossword puzzle with a fountain pen.
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Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.
Anthony J. D'Angelo Founder Of The Collegiate Em Powerment Company -
Anthony J. D'Angelo Founder Of The Collegiate Em Powerment Company -
It is the formidable character of the species to routinely seek the improbable, the difficult, even the impossible, as a source of pleasure and self-justification. Who would try to write poems, or novels, or paint pictures unless he is an optimist?
Lionel Tiger Anthropologist (born 1937);
Lionel Tiger Anthropologist (born 1937);
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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
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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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.
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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