Thought 178: The enthusiastic and optimistic people of this world

Enthusiastic people love whatever they do - regardless of the rewards involved. They do not waste tears on, "if only". They live each moment whole-heartedly - finding pleasure in every thing and feeling good all the time. They move about "with a sparkle in the eye, a dance in their step and a song on their lips", all the time. They always see the “The water in the glass is half full”. Even when facing adversity, they feel that they can somehow take advantage of it and rise higher, like the ball, which, when hit on the floor, rises high. The harder it is hit, the higher it rises.

Never let the adverse circumstances make you negative. Do you, for instance, ever plan for failure; never. No body does that. All the same, failures do occur every now and then – especially when you fail to plan. You must realize that all failures are accounted by the uncertainties of life on this planet. If we can look into the next page in life, we will never fail – but unfortunately, the crystal ball never works. Those who give up when they face a failure or a setback - are the losers of this world. Most losers are quitters and quitters never win. Also, winners never quit – although they may lose sometimes.

Always be positive. Always be objective. Always be happy. Always be enthusiastic. Always be cheerful. Let enthusiasm and cheerfulness be your hallmarks and constant companions - like the Sruti of a musician. When you do that, you are no longer overwhelmed by the world and its uncertainties and its adversities.

I am an optimist – a double distilled optimist at that. Therefore, I always say to my children, lose anything but your enthusiasm and cheerfulness. Sing in the bath room. Say good morning to every one you see – you need not know them. Always pump out an outstretched hand several times enthusiastically. Never miss an opportunity to say “thank you”. If you can say “thank you” to god daily, through a prayer, it is even better.

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