How you look at it

How you look at it
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When you look at the world, what is the first thing that
comes to your attention? Do you zero in on the problems, the
heartaches, the fears and the disappointments, or do you
first take note of the beauty, the joys and the positive
possibilities?

If you look at life through a lens of negativity, life will
dutifully arrange itself to meet your expectations. When you
approach life from a more positive perspective, your
expectations will just as surely be met.

Is it unrealistic to look at the bright side, to remain
generally positive, and to expect the best in life? No,
because reality itself is neutral, and what you get from it
depends upon how you view it and what you make of it.

The raw forces, circumstances and events are, for the most
part, out of your control. Yet you can completely control
the way you perceive, respond, adapt and yes, even prosper
under their influence.

The control you exercise over your own perceptions, thoughts
and actions will make all the difference in your life.
Reality is what it is, and your own relationship to that
reality is precisely whatever you choose for it to be.

There is goodness, there is beauty, there is love and joy
and boundless opportunity when you choose to see it. Look
realistically at the world, see the very best, and bring it
joyfully to life in each moment.

Ralph Marston

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