looking at life positively

Philippines
February 3, 2011 3:39am CST
I was talking to a friend on the phone just this morning.She just came back from a trip abroad. She was telling me that she almost spent her money shopping and going to places and i was about to say that the reason you had your trip was to enjoy but she quickly retorted back but its okay i had one of the best time of my life, the money i can work for it so I can see places again and do what i love most.There is so much more that i want to do, she said. She loves life and she sees things in a different light - she always tells me no to negativity.She takes problems positively that is why i admire her for that.I just wish that I could be like her, being able to take things in stride.
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@celticeagle (159887)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Feb 11
I can take things in stride up to a point. And I believe that everyone has their boiling point. Maybe this person just doesn't have a very hard life. Maybe things are very good for her and she can find room to think so positively. WHile there are some of us that have it rather rough and can't always be positive.
@celticeagle (159887)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Feb 11
Well, it sounds like she has it all.
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
She works very hard and she has a business but she makes it a point to find time to relax and enjoy.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
9 Feb 11
In my lifetime so far I have been on lots of different trips overseas. I have just come back from my trip to Colombia. I had a really fantastic time visiting Cartagena De Indias and Santa Marta. I have the best times of my life when I am in other countries exploring the sites. I think it is great your friend looks at life positively. She seems to take any problems in her stride. It is superb that she helps you to not have any negativity. It is best to have a 'can do' attitude in life. Then the person will be able to develop new skills. To be happy a person needs to have good health and good luck. A person should count his or her successes and focus on these to drive forward to a bright future. I hope to be happy in my bungalow that I moved to last year. I would like to do lots more traveling to different countries. I am enjoying seeing my children grow older and be able to do more activities. Life can be exciting and enjoyable when a person thinks in a positive way.
• Philippines
10 Feb 11
True, a positive outlook brings out a positive outcome, enjoy life and lots of luck with all your travels. I hope one day you could visit my country as well, Philippines :)
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
we're a bit the same, i can be negative too sometimes, but i'm also learning to be positive (since i believe in law of attraction) in any situation anyway, there's a good and bad side, i was just used to looking at the bad side coz it's easier to spot, so to help me be reminded of the good things i now have in life, i put a list in a paper and i add to it every time i think of a new one to be grateful for
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
Nice idea Artemiz. Count every blessing that comes along and learn from the bad ones. :)
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
4 Feb 11
Sounds like me in term of spending money without much care as long as I had a good time. A saying that is famous in Indonesia: "We are born with nothing and we will be buried with nothing, too." So, don't be stingy in spending your money and enjoy life.
• Philippines
10 Feb 11
Yes, enjoy life to the fullest while young and single so you wont regret it later :)
@wilmscz (104)
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
i guess we should take things one easy stride at a time. we should not take it seriously, after all, no one comes out of this alive. we should see things in the brighter side.
• Philippines
10 Feb 11
it really pays to look at life positively, your are right wilmscz! Thanks:)
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
Her attitude towards life is really admirable. I have read one of your comments and like you do, I also look at life as a struggle. Maybe we also just get tired of the problems that come but I hope that I could change my attitude too. She's an inspiration to persons like me.
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
She is really an inspiration that is why i love her.She has helped me in a lot of ways...
@aprilsong (1884)
• China
4 Feb 11
There are some positive people who can always stay happy even in hardship. I admire them very much. I think it is different person from preson. Since it is hard to change our characteristics, we should try to make some optimistic friends. Try to learn things from them, let their good mood influence ours.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
3 Feb 11
I think that we can find more enjoyment in life when we look at it in a positive way. Negative feelings and attitudes can bring us down and take away the pleasure we could be experiencing.
• China
3 Feb 11
Be positive to everything, sometimes it cann't change the results but it can help you be more strong and confidence. everyday we have to face lots of problems which come from job, kids, family or something else. if you are negative, everyday is stressful. we should believe everything will be fine, tomorrow is a new day. i think you can do it!^_^
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
Yes, tomorrow is another day! :)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
She's one of those that we should admire. Life is becoming more and more like one big prison for most of us because of work and more work. But there are some who sees life in a very different way, a positive way to be exact. Yeah, positivity isn't normal anymore, isn't it?
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
Yes, many people nowadays look at life as a struggle, i include myself.
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
3 Feb 11
Wow, she is one of optimistic person though. Indeed, somewhat I agree with her. Money can be make back again, but the experience to see different things and places is like once in a life time type of experience. Not many thing can replace it. So, I have to develop my financial security first at the this point.
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
She is very optimistic and very light-hearted friend of mine, in some ways i get infected by her but somehow i still have my own personality to deal with...:)
@rhadzie (68)
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
i believe it's hard to be positive due to problems and worries in life. i had been someone who is pessimistic before too but when i learned to be closer to God and attending bible studies, i have changed. it's really good to think that God is good all the time. then your thinking about life's circumstances will change somehow.
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
You are right rhadzie, God is good and He never fails :)
• Malaysia
3 Feb 11
Your friend is one of the few people who have a positive outlook at life which is a great thing to have. Most of us forget that even in the time of deepest sorrow there is always a one tiny ray of hope which we overlook. Someone once said that when one door closes in life, another one opens up for us, however we look at the closed door for such a long time that we do not notice the door that has been opened for us. Worst comes to worst, we should be happy that we are healthy and alive where others are in hospitals dying or terribly sick. Looking at things like ur friend does takes practice. You can do it. Try reading online. This site may help: www.successconsciousness.com/index_000009.htm Best of Luck!
• Philippines
4 Feb 11
You are right Princef, we always overlook the opportunities that is presented to us because we dwell too much on the negative.I will definitely read the site. Thanks :)