in
matters of taste, swim with the current.
SETTING YOUR OUTLOOK
A man who fell off a
skyscraper was heard to say as he passed the 12th
floor, "So far, so good!" One
might say he was an optimist.
I believe in optimism. I
believe that there is great power in an
optimistic attitude,
especially when it is grounded in reality.
The late Brian Johnston, a
well-known British broadcaster,
demonstrated the power of an
optimistic outlook. He delighted millions
of listeners with his radio
programs. He was also a top-class cricket
commentator and enthusiast for
the game. He once said, "I am a great
optimist. Every time I go to a
cricket match, I think it is going to
be the best game I have ever
seen. Of course, it never is, but what
pleasure it gives me in
anticipation!"
Is he simply playing silly
mind games? I don't think so. Imagine how
much more we might enjoy a
meal, a book, an outing, a concert, a
holiday -- if we think these
just may be the best we have ever
experienced! A strong,
positive outlook can make all the difference.
The poet writes:
"One ship
sails east, the other west
On the
self-same winds that blow.
'Tis the
set of the sails and not the gales
That
determines the way she goes."
Set your mental outlook to
always expect the best. You will often get
exactly what you expect! And
even if you don't, you will still get to
enjoy the pleasure of
anticipation.
Steve Goodier
