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Optimism
                                                                     photocredit: pasotraspaso

 

Thanks to Helen Steiner Rice (1900-1981), for writing this inspirational piece, and to my good friend Robin, who introduced it to me. 

The 10 Commandments of Optimism

 

  1. Though shalt be happy.
  2. Though shalt use thy talents to make others glad.
  3. Though shalt rise above defeat and trouble.
  4. Though shalt look upon each day as a new day.
  5. Though shalt always do thy best and leave the rest to God.
  6. Though shalt not waste thy time and energy in useless worry.
  7. Though shalt look only on the bright side of life.
  8. Though shalt not be afraid of tomorrow.
  9. Though shalt have a kind word and a kind deed for everyone.
  10. Though shalt say every morning - I am a child of God and nothing can hurt me.

  

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