Looking on the bright side
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Life is full of problems. Rarely does a day pass when something unpleasant doesn’t happen. If we view all the unpleasant things that happen to us each day in a negative light, we shall never be happy. We have to look at problems as challenges to overcome. There is no problem that does not have a solution.
There is no task, however difficult, that cannot be performed. All we need is the right attitude - the positive attitude; the ability to look on the bright side of things and to go on ahead. Overcoming and achieving! Even the worst situation has its positive aspects. When Mumbai was devastated by floods, the spirit of helpfulness and generosity of the people of Mumbai was in evidence. There are so many touching stories of courage, caring and sharing shown by the residents of Mumbai during those critical days.
So we must be optimists, always: not pessimists. We have to look on the bright side of things, for that is the only way to move ahead during the time of crisis. A glass filled with some water could be half empty, or half full, depending on the way you look at it.
Difficult Words & Meanings
- Unpleasant: Not enjoyable or agreeable.
- View (in this context): To consider or regard in a particular way.
- Negative light: A pessimistic or unfavorable perspective.
- Challenges: Difficult tasks or problems that test one's abilities.
- Attitude: A way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
- Positive attitude: A mindset that focuses on good things and favorable outcomes.
- Overcoming: Succeeding in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
- Achieving: Successfully bringing about or reaching a desired objective or result by effort, skill, or courage.
- Devastated: Caused great destruction or damage to.
- Spirit (in this context): The prevailing or typical quality, mood, or attitude.
- Generosity: The quality of being kind and willing to give.
- In evidence: Clearly present and noticeable.
- Touching (stories): Causing feelings of sympathy or tenderness.
- Courage: The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
- Caring: Displaying kindness and concern for others.
- Sharing: Giving a portion of something to another or others.
- Critical (days): Extremely important or decisive moments.
- Optimists: People who tend to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something.
- Pessimists: People who tend to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
- Crisis: A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.