Friday, 14 January 2011

This is on my mind ... optimism


I spotted this daisy by the driveway as I was in the garden today.

Optimism is on my mind today, the importance of optimism in my life, helping me to see the glass as half full rather than half empty.

By being optimistic - looking for the best outcomes and being hopeful - I'm more likely to see the best of things when they are in front of my nose - like this little daisy, a welcome and cheery flower to see on a January day - and its easier to appreciate all the good things that are in my life right now.

'This is on my mind' is a Friday thread started by Rhonda Jean at Down to Earth.

What's on your mind this Friday?


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  1. rhonda jean14 January 2011 at 18:09

    Optimism is a fine thing. And there are so much that is good, I'm sure this little daisy is just the tip of the iceberg.

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  2. Ferris Jay14 January 2011 at 18:27

    Thank you Rhonda Jean. I love this Friday thread that you started (although it might be Saturday for you by now).

    Optimism is indeed a fine thing - I intend to keep a good hold of it :-)

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  3. Mrs. J @ Road Less Traveled14 January 2011 at 18:31

    What a lovely daisy to find! Thank you for sharing your picture and thoughts on optimism. I've noticed that if I'm optimistic I'm more likely to find joy in the things around me. :)

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  4. Ferris Jay14 January 2011 at 18:36

    Thanks Mrs J. Its true - when you focus positively and joyfully you do really see more to be joyful about.

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  5. Claud14 January 2011 at 18:37

    I saw a very clever poster a few days ago. It showed the typical picture of a glass half full. But the empty portion was marked with a sign that said 'air'. So the glass is actually always full.

    I am determined to also be optimistic about life. I don't want to wait until things are lined up 'perfectly' to start enjoying it.

    I love your picture of the daisy.

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  6. Ferris Jay14 January 2011 at 18:47

    Thanks for that Claud .. the glass is always full, I love it.

    I'm with you for enjoying every moment (saves a long wait for everything to be perfect).

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  7. Buttons Thoughts14 January 2011 at 20:01

    Hello Ferris Jay I think this is an excellent way to look at life. B

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  8. Dmarie14 January 2011 at 21:24

    sweet picture. nothing growing outside here in Kentucky these days, but I'm optimistic about spring!

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  9. Mr. H.15 January 2011 at 17:29

    I am always too darn optimistic and it drives my wife crazy...but I still think it is the ultimate attitude to have.:) What is on my mind today is how happy I am that the snow is starting to recede a bit due to a warm spell we are quite suddenly experiencing...it is going to be a beautiful day!

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  10. John Going Gently15 January 2011 at 18:07

    unfortunately its raining and cold here...but I agree with mr H
    lets hope it will be a nice day

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  11. Anonymous15 January 2011 at 18:11

    Optimism is contagious! I just caught it. Thank you for the sweet photo and your prose.

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  12. Bealtaine Cottage18 January 2011 at 20:32

    Love this post...amazing flower!

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