A student asked me how I can stay so positive all the time. I told them that I'm not, that I allow myself to be mad, sad, and frustrated as the situations allow. However, I also try to take the positive, or at least humorous, view of a situation if it is possible. This allows me to continue to act in manner that can usually handle the issues at hand while still staying in accordance with my beliefs.
It helps that I love my life, my family, my friends, my students, my job, my community, my nation, and my world. Sure, there are aspects that could probably be changed for the better, but I generally feel quite blessed. Still, I recognize that not everyone has been as fortunate as me. Thus, I try to spread the joy and enthusiasm that I have without requiring that anyone else join in.
I have plenty to spare, so I like to use it to brighten people's days.
It helps that I love my life, my family, my friends, my students, my job, my community, my nation, and my world. Sure, there are aspects that could probably be changed for the better, but I generally feel quite blessed. Still, I recognize that not everyone has been as fortunate as me. Thus, I try to spread the joy and enthusiasm that I have without requiring that anyone else join in.
I have plenty to spare, so I like to use it to brighten people's days.
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