1.0Everyday Inspirationhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayinspirationAlex Blackwellhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayinspiration/author/cblackwellThe Power of Optimism - Everyday Inspirationrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="sO6iPFaFQn"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayinspiration/2014/04/the-power-of-optimism.html">The Power of Optimism</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayinspiration/2014/04/the-power-of-optimism.html/embed#?secret=sO6iPFaFQn" width="600" height="338" title="“The Power of Optimism” — Everyday Inspiration" data-secret="sO6iPFaFQn" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller Your attitude toward the world is based on how you react when it treats you wrong. You can choose to interpret your circumstances as bad, or you can see them as good. When you choose to…