I was reading an online news article at yahoo news when I came upon an article with the headline, Americans' Unhappy Birthday. The headline made me bristle. I do not like fear, intimidation, scare tactics, or negative news. I decided to read the article anyway.

When I got to this quote, "Joanne Kontak, 60, an elementary school lunch aide inducted just this day as an Optimist, sums things up like this: "There's just entirely too much wrong right now." I began to laugh. I think she should have her membership revoked! (I feel like saying, HELLO! - but will refrain)

You know friends - there are only two ways to look at circumstances. But the thing is, every time we make a comment about our lives, we are making a choice. Think for a minute about the people you really like. What is it you find enjoyable about them?

My mom is the happiest person I know. I remember when my kids were little she would give them "happy shots." She would poke them repeatedly while saying, "happy shot, happy shot, happy shot" then she would make this funny rolling tongue sound. She would then give the child a tic-tac. This little act of happiness sharing has given my mom the title of "Favorite Grandma" - but don't tell the others.

It's so easy to be negative and unhappy - but don't do it!  Resist!  Resist with every ounce of being you have.

Join the optimist club and say, "Wow!  I can't wait to see what God is going to do in this situation!"