Thinking Positive Brings Many Rewards
Before the age of twenty-two I used to think I was one of the
most unluckiest people in the world. My life seemed to be such a
struggle compared to other people who seemingly breezed through
life. I was caught up in a web of negativity and needed someone
or something to help me to escape.
Then I met a man who was around fifty while working on a project
at work. We were having a chat one day when he stated that I was
a depressive person who rarely smiled. What he said was quite
upsetting and disturbing, however would have a profound effect
on my future.
In a shocked state I denied the accusation but be continued, yes
you are, you very rarely smile, you are negative about most
issues and you always seem to be carrying the world on your
shoulders.
This man was aged around fifty three and continued, I used to be
like you and then I was given some advice, of which I am now
going to relay to you. When you feel down, depressed or sorry
for yourself, read the newspapers or watch the news on the
television. You may then realise that you are in fact one of the
lucky ones.
I listened and thought about what he had said. I had never been
a big reader or watcher of the news, but decided to start. The
advice was totally correct, the news from around the world and
even my own country was quite shocking. I realised that the
worries I had were actually quite trivial and that I needed to
cherish everyday and start to look on the bright side of life.
In reality worrying about a particular situation does not help
you, what I now try and do is to find a solution to whatever it
is I am stressing about by thinking positive and taking a
pro-active stance. This is not always easy as the negative
demons in my mind are constantly working to bring me down. I see
it as a battle and the demons as a bully and am determined not
to let them win.
Stephen Hill