Optimism Gifts

'Well I always wanted to be one of the movers and shakers...I've been diagnosed with Parkinson's.'

"Have some coffee, you'll feel better."

'Thank goodness we invested in long term bonds.'

'You see extinction as a problem, Earl, while I view it as a wonderful opportunity for personal growth!'

Pessimists v Optimists.

The power of positive thinking is born, followed immediately by the birth of the politely bemused, cynical retort.

Opportunity to demonstrate optimistic attitude

'Don't be downhearted, Larry. I believe that when life slams a door in your face, it always opens another one for you somewhere else!'

Man who looks on bright side sells sunglasses.

'Normally, I'm not an optomist, but in this case the glass is half full.'

True Humility - Curate's Egg.

'There, Mr Optimist. Now how full is it?'

Sisyphus Sawyer

"Oh I don't think it's as bad as all that. In fact, I think we're in the golden age of something which we won't even realize it's the golden age of until many years from now."

"You know, honestly I see it as half full."

"Rough year?" (2021 new year baby asking 2020 old year man)

'There's nothing I can do for you, Ms. Brown - Your optimism is incurable.'

'He's an incorrigible optimist!'

Man has a storm over his head, which ends up growing a flower on his head.

'The good news is...in all those black ominous clouds hanging over the world scene...somewhere, there's bound to be a silver lining.'

Blessings in disguise.

'I tried being pessimistic. I was terrible at it.'

"I did it!!! I found the bit of good news in the newspaper!!!!"

"Look on the bright side, boss... you always said you wanted a second loading dock!"

'It happens.'

'It's okay. I can telecommute.'

'I feel like I'm really going to make a difference today.'

'He puts a positive spin on everything.'

Guarded optimism.

'I'm having an energy crisis.'

"Don't think of this as losing our lease, think of it as enjoying an open-space work environment."

1/2 Full Foundation: Optimists only need apply.

'Say, wasn't that the bluebird of happiness?'

Bob Smith: Asking For It

Area around a woman remains dry in a rainstorm.