Be Relentlessly Optimistic
Finding positivity through struggle
In 1911 on the shores of Bournemouth, England, my great grandma was born.
Twenty years of her life were spent battling WW1, The Great Depression, and WW2. After enduring enough hardship to last ten lifetimes, she took her daughter, crossed the Atlantic Ocean by boat, and started over in Canada.
In the years to come, both her husband and only daughter were to die in her arms.
In 2009, she passed away at age 98.
Regardless of what happened to her, she chose to be relentlessly optimistic.
I believe her positive attitude was, at least in part, responsible for her long and healthy life.
She never complained.
She was never negative or critical of anyone or anything.
Regardless of hardship, tragedy, or setback, she maintained a positive outlook on the world around her and was always optimistic for the future.
A question for you:
Where can you be more optimistic in your own life?
I have started a daily 'The Good Stuff' section of my journal. It makes me focus on the good stuff like a satisfying meal, a blue sky, a chat with my 92 year old Dad and pieces like this on Substack. Thanks Jack.
Beautiful tribute and on point question Jack.
Thank you.
Kind wishes from Berlin,
Jim