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Submitted by Johanna Alvarez
This is a photo of my little girl, Ella as she goes through the motions of learning how to ride a bike . Faced with her fears, she rests in the thought that Dad is there to help her. And with that thought she gets her strength and her confidence. Here's to her dad and all the dads who take the time to be one!
Submitted by Beth Wolfe
My 4 year old grandson, Rhett Wolfe, with his 3 year old brother, Reece, as they anticipated the boating/fishing trip to our fishing camp in Manchac, Louisiana, 30 miles north of New Orleans.
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Optimism Hero: Deron
Submitted by I'd like to tell you about a gentleman who had a vision. He works for a recycling company in Tucson, Arizona which puts people back to work. In his job, he saw more and more good, still useful items ending up in the landfills. He started offering ... Read moreOptimism Hero: Paul
Submitted by My hero is my Dad! I have always thought of him as such just because he is my Father. I admire him for living his life according to his own hopes and aspirations. At 75 years of age, he still embodies all the compassion and drive that he has posse... Read moreOptimism Hero: Ashley
Submitted by Ashley is my hero. She was shocked and moved by the extreme poverty she saw during a trip to Africa when she was eleven years old. Determined to help the African people, Ashley pursued numerous avenues but found only dead ends and frustration. Fiv... Read moreOptimism Hero: Donald
Submitted by Sasha Stefenko My friend's grandfather, Donald C., is a man of great strength and courage. No matter what happens, he keeps moving forward with a positive outlook on life. He was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and the whole family was devastated.... Read moreOptimism Hero: Katie
Submitted by One of my heroes, Katie W., was born with one arm and of Asian decent. She grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood, and her parents neglected her and did not show her the love she deserved and needed. She was on the first girl's basketball t... Read more
Personal Stories
By George, we did it.
Submitted by Johanna Duggar Sometimes, people tell me I'm weird. No one truly knows just how upset it makes me feel. I cry so much. But when I wake up, I look up at my ceiling, and a rush of happiness pumps through my veins... the "By George, we... Read moreMy Issues are Nothing
Submitted by Chris L. My name is Christopher, and for 10 years I've been a member of the children's service club called Optimist International. I will become the volunteer Governor of the Illinois District in October, and hope that my lead... Read moreThe Gift
Submitted by Rose-colored glasses get a bad name. Whenever I hear someone accused of having rose-colored glasses it usually means they are unrealistically optimistic or ignoring reality. Maybe. But I believe everyone needs a pa... Read morePaying it Forward
Submitted by One summer I was really having a tough time. My husband had left me, I was broke, and diagnosed with a serious medical condition. While I had a job, I was barely making ends meet and I didn't have enough to get the pr... Read moreJoy in Everyday Life
Submitted by My name is Drew. I just happen to be a female who, as my parent's 5th child, was the destined one to be named after a great uncle :) I am 53 years old, married and the mother of an 18 year old daughter. I love the L... Read more
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QuotesI'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might have-been has never been, but a has was once an are.
Milton Berle Comedian, Actor, Author (1908-2002);
Milton Berle Comedian, Actor, Author (1908-2002);
We have enough people who tell it like it is- now we could use a few who tell it like it can be.
Robert Orben Magician, Comedy Writer (born 1927);
Robert Orben Magician, Comedy Writer (born 1927);
Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
Colin Powell 65th U.S. Secretary Of State (born 1937);
Colin Powell 65th U.S. Secretary Of State (born 1937);
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.
Willie Nelson Singer, Songwriter, Poet (born 1933);
Willie Nelson Singer, Songwriter, Poet (born 1933);
Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.
Henry Ford Founder Of Ford Motor Company (1863-1947);
Henry Ford Founder Of Ford Motor Company (1863-1947);
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The Greatest
The Greatest is all about perspective. Just when you think you are failing, when things seem to be going wrong…a change of perspective shines a bright light of realization that you just might be su... Read More
The Greatest is all about perspective. Just when you think you are failing, when things seem to be going wrong…a change of perspective shines a bright light of realization that you just might be su... Read More
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Thomas Edison - Optimism
Imagine the picture if Thomas Edison had given up on the light bulb! But failure didn’t discourage Edison. Optimism...Pass It On.
Imagine the picture if Thomas Edison had given up on the light bulb! But failure didn’t discourage Edison. Optimism...Pass It On.
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