Sometimes life is not easy. What inspires you personally, to maintain a positive outlook on life?

Question

I find myself being cynical lately. Life is hard, work is hard, and sometimes I just get fed up with the nastiness I see in people. What inspires you? What do you do, or what do you say to change your frame of mind around? How do keep a positive outlook?

I really enjoyed everyone's suggestions!

Answer 1

One of the things that has helped me is to read inspiring stories about people who have had to overcome obstacles in life. A book as simple as Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul is very uplifting. Right now I am reading The Good Earth and I am humbled by the people and their circumstances. These stories tell me that I can overcome the negativity that life hands out, and do my share to bring comfort to others, humans and animals. Also, I try to play a trick on someone each day to cause laughter and adjust my mood! Best of luck to you!!

Answer 2

I keep a positive outlook because life's too short, even when you're young and think you're indestructible, you're not. I feel we're only on this earth for a short visit and I try to make the best of it. Sometimes, listening to the news, I do get depressed a bit, but then you see somewhere in this world people starving or a catastrophie hits and it brings my life right back into persperctive and I am thankful for every day that I live in a free country, have enough to eat, a roof over my head, not to bad of an illness etc..

Answer 3

That's a good question. Life, these days, is anything but easy. I play the hand I've been dealt. I try to make the most of what I have to offer. I take it one day at a time. I believe in myself. I've been through a lot of difficult circumstances in my life and I'm still standing, as the song goes.

Answer 4

Something loves you, something created you in its own image,
and wants you to be at peace. Talk to the great spirit, you won't
believe how it can change your life.

Answer 5

sex helps