The Optimist Creed

A new friend that I have just become acquainted with, gave me this "Optimist Creed". I thought it was so good, I hung a copy up in my work area and here at home. I also gave a copy of it to some of my friends. I just noticed it a few minutes ago, and thought I would share it with you. The friend that gave it to me, said she reads this every morning, and refers to it when she's having a bad day. I have found myself referring to it also. It does not say who wrote it, and she did not know...so I guess it was passed down...

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 special in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism some 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 press on to the greater achievements of the fugure.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the 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.

Gee, as I was typing these words...a thought occurred to me. How about if I concentrate on just one of these statements for a day or a week.... it would make make it easier to remember them and to put them all into practice. What do you think? One statement a day or one statement a week...???