SeeSaws In Life

I'm on the endless search for a new job and trying not to get discouraged. Unfortunately, I'm not alone. I wish I didn't have as much company because it makes it just that much harder for each of us for those few job slots. Good luck to each of you! Just remember that, like a see-saw, your turn to soar is coming up next!

Maybe, like me, you'll find cheer in today's quote. It's The Optimist Creed from Optimist International, a group my husband, Allen, actively supported.

THE OPTIMIST CREED

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 to 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 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.

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I think everyone who knew Allen would agree that he did a great job of living every word of this creed. He made it look easy. I encourage you to join me in reading at least once during your day and making it a part of your life. Take it to the next level and check to see if there's an Optimist Club that meets in your community. There are a lot of service organizations--this is one of the best.

Good luck on the see-saw of life. May it be your turn to soar!