Posted on 02. May, 2010 by lollydaskal in Blog, Leadership Development, Personal Development
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln
In our culture, too many people believe that contentment comes from attaining material possessions or assuming positions of power. However, they are not the keys to contentment.
if you are tempted to believe that you are going to be happy with more possessions or more power, then you might find yourself deeply disappointed.
True contentment comes from having a positive attitude. This means:
Remain upbeat- Even when you get beat down. Stay optimistic.
See solutions-Even when it looks like it will never work. There is always a solution.
Believe in yourself- Even when no one else believes in you. Stay positive. Your time will come.
Expect the best - Even when others do not see the best and they choose to see the worst. Keep the faith.
Have hope- Even when others say it’s hopeless. For you there is hope.
No matter what happens to you, a positive attitude comes from within. Your circumstances and your contentment are unrelated.
Lead From Within: Maintain a positive attitude today, and you will get through your difficult circumstances tomorrow.
Elissa Joy
07. Aug, 2010
Hi Lolly
Thanks for the positive uplifting post today! Expect the best !! YES! indeed!!
I wrote a positive blog today too that you may appreciate..it’s called Get Happy. http://www.wholisticmama.com
peace and light
Elissa Joy
Lolly Daskal
07. Aug, 2010
Thanks Elissa,
I loved your list of “Get Happy” Thanks for stopping by…come back often.
Janet Hilts
07. Aug, 2010
Love this: “Your circumstances and your contentment are unrelated.” Thanks for these great reminders, Lolly, that we are the captains of our own ships. I appreciate this simple but profound list that you brought together for us.
Expecting the best,
Janet Hilts
Lolly Daskal
07. Aug, 2010
Janet, Life lessons are simple and profound. And I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your kind thoughts.
John
08. Aug, 2010
I needed to hear this today. Thanks Lolly
Lolly Daskal
08. Aug, 2010
We all need to hear this! We all need reminders. So good to see you!
Adrian
08. Aug, 2010
Now I’ve got to your blog! Thanks for the guiding. I love the spirit of what you do! Great energy.
T.L. Lewis
25. Oct, 2010
Lolly,
I have always been the “Mother Teresa” to all my friends, and now I’m at a juncture in my life when I need someone to remind and inspire me. I have so much yet to do. THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing what you do. When work, caring and passion merge we are blessed with people like you.
Lolly Daskal
28. Oct, 2010
Thank you T.L.
It is important to give as much as receive. Hoping you find your “Mother Teresa” in yourself as well as in others.