Optimists

Topic(s): Christian Life, Encouragement, Philosophy

• are seldom surprised by trouble.
• look for partial solutions even if an entire solution can't be found.
• believe God has control over their future.
• allow for regular renewal.
• interrupt their negative trains of thought.
• heighten their powers of appreciation.
• use imagination to rehearse success.
• are cheerful even when they can't be happy.
• think they have an almost unlimited capacity for stretching.
• build lots of love into their lives.
• like swapping good news.
• accept what cannot be changed.

Alan McGinnis