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“Promise yourself to give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.”

Yesterday I joined a local Optimists group for their noon meeting, and I had the pleasure of joining them for lunch and talking with them about some ways to improve communication in three simple steps.  One of the reasons why I just love visiting with the optimists once in a while for their meetings is because I love what they stand for.  At the end of their meeting, they all stand and recite the “Optimists Creed.”  I absolutely love it, and I wanted to share it with you.

I think if we all can live by this creed, our world would be a better place, and we all would be a bit happier.  I know this was timely for me, because I had been struggling with being patient and keeping a positive disposition the past couple of days.  It just goes to show that sometimes things come along just when you need them most!  The second last one was screaming at me yesterday! 🙂

I hope you enjoy the “Optimists Creed” as much as I do!  Here it is:

Promise yourself…

• to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
• to talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
• to make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
• to look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism some true.
• to think of only the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
• to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
• to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
• to wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
• to give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
• to be too large for worry, to noble for anger, to strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

Do any of these stand out for you as something you can do more and make your day better?  If something really speaks to you from this creed, please let me know!  I’d love to hear about it!