The Optimist’s Creed
Imagine the possibility of a life lived being fully present to positivity! The Optimist’s Creed may help get you there.
A creed is a statement of belief. We see this word most often in conjunction with religious beliefs, i.e., the Apostles Creed in Christianity or the Shahadah in Islam. However, it can really be a statement of belief about any number of subjects, such as social values or political leanings.
I recently came upon The Optimist’s Creed, written by McClandburgh Wilson and first published in 1904. It is a statement of commitment to oneself to live an optimistic life.
Wilson lived at the turn of the last century, and her poetry was published in The New York Times and Harper’s Magazine, among other publications. She also published a book of poetry, titled The Little Flag on Main Street, published in 1917, and re-published in 2009 by Kessinger Publishing.
As someone who tries to dwell in positive possibility, I like the message in this creed. It’s not about denying the sadness and pain of life, but about spending your energy focusing on the good.
The Optimist’s 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 there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only the best, to work only for the best, and expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistkaes of the past and press on to greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you greet a smile. To give so much to the development of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too striong for defeat, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.How is your attitude towards life? Would you like to be more optimistic? What do you need to change or redirect in order to do so?
Tags: Attitude, Fully Present, Happiness, Positivity, Possibilities
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