Positivity

What, a British person, lecturing me on positivity? What if I match you and raise you Disney World? You ridiculous Brits!

British people are notoriously critical, cynical; everything is grim until it's proven otherwise. Dear Pop (my dad), one of your favorite phrases is "it's not unpleasant" He could say, "it's pleasant" but he doesn't. And Pop is not a negative person, he's just very British. British people of his generation phrase things like that; no idea why. Maybe because it sounds benign. Critical and yet not!!

We could get into the whole ruckus of Limeys versus Yanks but that's not the meat of the nut. Positivity is expressed in different ways underscored by the culture that dominates. Be careful of judging someone unless you understand the back story.

I wonder if positivity promotes longevity. I'm sure Gemini will come up with lots of answers for that. I'm presuming yes.

For the people that lean towards skepticism, no one is ditching realism or denying the hard lives that many lead collude to squash positivity. It is very easy to discuss positivity from a comfortable house with two dogs and a log fire. Or not.

The back story may be ill health, a lost child, an estranged parent, all three. Hardship is universal, whatever culture, economic status or social position.

I have recently acquired a good friend who has no teeth. He's just in his forties, pretty young to have nothing to chew with. He has other health issues, but what a fabulous human being! He may have made some poor decisions in his youth...any one else made some dubious moves? Anyone? Of course you did!

He will be ok. He will always be toothless, unless the implant fairy visits but he believes in life. His belief inspires others around him who bear similar hardships.

A positive attitude often preludes a positive outcome.

Let's hear it for the Ayes! And Chelsea!!