“An optimist is the human personification of spring.”
― Susan J. Bissonette
Most of us are optimistic when we begin something new, especially if that something new is of our own choosing …
We’re optimistic when we begin a new relationship, start a new business, buy a new house, go on vacation …
So why does that optimism fade over time? Why do some people become jaded, while others retain their optimism?
I believe it comes down to being a matter of choice.
You see where this is going, right?
I was feeling a little down and discouraged about turning 65 last month. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself that I physically couldn’t do the things I was able to do a few short years ago.
Then my son Ron threw me a surprise birthday party. He gathered together family and friends who are important to me, and they all surprised me with a celebration. I played football in the front yard with my grandsons. I ate jalapeño poppers and cake. I had fun.
That day reminded me that life is about the choices we make.
It also showed me I still have a lot to be optimistic about. Yes, I’m starting a new phase of my life. Yes, there are changes ahead.
Yes, I choose to be optimistic about all that the future holds.
Suzette Peterson is the “semi-retired” owner of Mini Mops, Inc. She founded the company in 1975 and is looking forward to a bit of a break.
Wow, this piece of writing is good, my younger sister is analyzing these kinds of things, so I am going to let know her.|