Positivity-Moheindu Chemjong, Perth, WA
Finally,
I've realized what makes me tick. For me personally, the most attractive person
in a crowd doesn’t necessarily have to be suave and be reeking of some
expensive perfume all the time or have to be a person who's very knowledgeable
with the most polished demeanor, a person with a positive approach towards to life
can also be equally captivating for positivity is the fundamental quality, if
you have it-you do have a great deal-you're already a charmer, a winner!
My
favorite author, Stephanie Dowrick says, the greatest power one has is the
power to influence others positively and that it should be treasured. My
neighbor, Ian, for example is a constant source of positivity for me. A stocky
tall man nearing his 70s, one can easily say that Ian has aged gracefully. Ian's
zest for life is remarkable! When we bump into one another occasionally, I
often ask him how he's been keeping, to which he blurts out,
"Marvellous"," Fantastic", " Superb"." Never
better"," Almost as good as you" and you can see the radiance in
his eyes as he utters these magical words. His words are almost as inspiring and
powerful as Oprah Winfrey's or as Rikki
Lake 's! I, immediately
catch the vibe and then it's me who has that sparkle in my eyes, bounce in my steps and a genuine smile across my face.
With endless assignments, presentations and exams, life for me as a student is
quite demanding and my dear neighbor, Ian's words work like a soothing balm on
my sometimes tired soul!
Positivity
doesn't mean turning a blind eye to the grey areas of life. Positivity means
accepting life's both good and bad as they come, being resilient and bringing
out the best from the worst situations. As the famous adage goes, "Love
life," it really pays to be enthusiastic in life about everything though
it might just be a tiny butterfly hovering by. Research indicates that a
positive attitude goes a long way in determining a person's perception of the
world. It not just helps people conquer sickness and disabilities but also
makes them more efficient and successful. A positive attitude empowers a person
to deal with difficult situations, focus on the brighter sides of life. Of
course, life isn’t laden with roses all the way through, there are often times
when things go out of hands, misunderstanding happen, dreams are broken, life
does have the rough edges and when we feel like packing up for goods and
calling it the quits. It is in these times that positivity comes to aid.
Positivity
might look like a distant dram but unlike any other skill, it can be learnt and
it comes with practice. One of the most important aspects of cultivating
positivity in oneself is being with people who have a passion to live or just love
life. Positivity is contagious and though it might just be for a short while, why
not live in their skin? My best friend is another person in my life who is very
positive. When things don't go my way, he tells me to take a positive approach
to the problem and reminds me how every single problem under the sun has a
solution and that the brighter days will surely come. This already is so
admirable and gives all the people around him the strength to carry on. It is for the indomitable positive spirit
that I not only admire and respect him but also love his company.
Positivity
is the magic sutra that makes life much more beautiful and much more
meaningful. So for just once, why not try to look at things positively, just
try it once. Soon, it'll be second nature to you!
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