December 2016
December 2016
John Hunter , creator of the “ World Peace Game ,” speaks at a TED talk .
Photo courtesy of TED . com .
Lingering on the worst aspects of the world leads to a pessimistic life . Instead , focus on what ’ s good in order to have an unbreakable , positive attitude .
Khoi Vu , senior , said that it is important to focus on the present in order to stay optimistic . People must recognize that there are problems in the world , but enjoying the moments that are happening now with family and friends is essential . Vu said not to take moments or people for granted and to “ thank the Lord for all these things that we have .”
An optimistic person is not necessarily a person who always looks on the bright side with an annoying amount of enthusiasm . Rather , it is a person who looks forward with hope , does not give up , sees the good in life , and focuses on the here and now . Every person can live out his or her life with at least one of these characteristics .
Khoi Vu , senior , describes himself as a positive , happy person .
day . Yes , a war is being waged , but civilians are fighting back and advancing onward . Each step is bringing them closer to breaking the shackles of oppression and destruction . Yes , awful conditions exist , but there is hope and positivity around the corner . Just look , find it , and smile because a smile may not save the world , but it will spark an attitude that can save it from drowning in despair .
Yes , the climate is changing in an unfavorable way , but technology is developing to prevent it . Yes , women are being mistreated in the Middle East , but women ’ s rights continue to progress every
Photo courtesy of Khoi Vu
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