Hello everyone,
As we experience joy, blessings and demonstrate positivity and celebrate the year's passing, we should take time out of our busy schedules to reflect on our positive experiences and not let negativity diminish our positive outlook on life.
Too often, in our busy world, filled with fears and uncertainty, it is far too easy to dwell on the negativity and difficulties we all experience, instead of reflecting on our positive experiences. I have noticed from listening to communications (news and peoples’ conversations), it seems to be far easier to talk about problems or challenges, than sharing positive news, and talking kindly of others.
As we reflect on our years experiences, let’s all end our year on kind words, caring and thoughtful actions. I have witnessed how holding a positive attitude in our hearts and being courteous to others is contagious.
Example of How a Positive Attitude is Contagious I experienced a wonderful gift of positivity and gratitude at our Silicon Valley Council of the Blind (SVCB) holiday party that demonstrates how a positive attitude is contagious.
We had 125 people at our wonderful holiday celebration this year. Approximately 75 percent of the people in attendance were legally blind. We all had a wonderful time eating a lunch prepared by our SVCB members and volunteers. Everyone sang Christmas carols with smiles on their faces and joy in their hearts. A few members of SVCB sang songs and played musical instruments. We also listened to the Sweet Adelines sing a truly heartwarming set of Christmas carols in perfect harmony. In addition to having the ability to participate in such a joy filled event, I always come away from our holiday parties with a gift of gratitude. Among this group of visually impaired people, two words I never hear are "I Can’t". I never hear any negativity about others or complaining about their challenges. Everyone at the holiday lunch did not let any challenges they might have prevent them from having an enjoyable time, participating and enjoying life. So many other people with far less challenges might take this opportunity to talk about their problems, or negativity about other people. I think this is a great example of how positivity is contagious. If we review our past year's experiences, I believe we can find many reasons to demonstrate a positive attitude, rejoice and be grateful. Do you have any examples of people demonstrating gratitude? Any advice to help us maintain a positive attitude in our heart and be courteous to others? Let’s all rejoice in having the ability to receive the gift of another year's experiences, and start next year with a positive state-of-mind in our actions and the words we choose. Since positivity is contagious, let’s start an epidemic of positivity!! We look forward to hearing your comments. Bill Tipton Contributing Author Global Dialogue Center http://www.globaldialoguecenter.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/wdtipton Facebook: http://profile.to/wdtipton
Bill, you've offered a wonderful reminder to us all. I work with people with various disabilities through music and what I witness--the human capacity to express beauty no matter what physical or cognitive "limitation" may be the case--makes me enormously optimistic about our innate human abilities and our future.
Posted by: Jessica Roemischer | January 15, 2011 at 05:55 AM