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By: Evie

Evie — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:23:45 +0000

It’s so nice to hear someone being unrepentantly optimistic. I’ve always been an optimist (“You mean there’s a glass?!? How cool is that! AND it has stuff in it?!? Sweet!”- That’s me.) I’m realistic, but I know that optimism has everything to do with how you see the world. Me, I believe everything happens for a reason and good will come if you look for it. I believe in the physics of the universe; for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. It’s balance. But so often people don’t stop and put that into perspective. They don’t look at how bad it COULD have been, or how much worse someone else has it. That saddens (and sometimes frustrates) me. Its one of the reasons I travel as much as I do. It helps me keep things in perspective. Kudos to you, for keeping things in perspective too!

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By: Barbara Forte Abate

Barbara Forte Abate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:48:06 +0000

In the special brand of craziness that is December, I had this post “starred” and saved for that moment when I’d have a chance to read it. And boy oh boy am I ever glad that I did–and then read it again. I neither flatter nor exaggerate when I say this has to be the best post I’ve ever read anytime, anywhere. Really, truly, it is a perfect summary of what’s real and meaningful and what seems to be, but actually isn’t. As much as I love this post, even as I’m reading it, nodding my head in agreement, and feeling all bright and shiny inside, I’m thinking of all the people in my life that absolutely NEED to read this in the hope it will knock them clear out of their pessimistic orbit. Thank you, thank you, Kristen, this is quite a gift you’ve given us here.

By: Tameri Etherton

Tameri Etherton — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:25:21 +0000

Well, I’m a little late to the party, but dang I’m glad I came! I love that line, ‘film is developed in the dark and so is character’. Well said and well done, Kristen. You totally could have curled up into a little ball of goo and cried the day away, but you hitched up your boots and got to work. Not everyone can do that and those that can are amazing people. I’m sorry so many crappy things happened last week, truly I am. When you find your pony, are you going to name him ‘Sparkles’?

By: Author Kristen Lamb

Author Kristen Lamb — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:58:46 +0000

In reply to Paul Philip Carter. Awesome and I am so happy the posts help!

By: lynnkelleyauthor

lynnkelleyauthor — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:52:15 +0000

I love that joke. Heard it years ago, and it’s a good one, and I love how you based this post on it. (Those are the kind of jokes my dad used to tell me, too!) Well, you sure have had one hell of a rough patch lately, and I’m sorry you’ve had to deal with all that. I hope you’re taking one baby aspirin a day, just to be safe. You’re right about the crap in our valleys shaping us into better people if we let it, but I seem to have to blow a little steam before I’m able to see the positive side of things. I’ve discovered that sometimes when things seem to be terrible and turn my world upside-down, they’re actually a blessing in disguise, in the long run. It seems that joy and sorrow go hand in hand, and I’m learning that I can still be joyful despite times of sorrow.

By: Paul Philip Carter

Paul Philip Carter — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:19:41 +0000

You know, I am REALLY starting to like this blog. Becoming addictive. Positive thought… this is a keeper. Thanks, and keep it coming. It IS helping!

By: Gary Fultz

Gary Fultz — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:27:15 +0000

Wow, Good thoughts. I needed the reminder. My dad told me that story when I was a teenager and it’s a great story with a lot of mileage. He sometimes told people that his oldest son (after one of my many accidents) would be an optimist but he didn’t think it would work. I still struggle with that today but it’s made me an overcomer with good friends, God’s help, and and plenty of accidents and trials to pratice on.
Thanks for modeling the optimist attitude. You hang in there well!