Hidden assets & "Human-sunflowers"

Like hope, optimism is an act of will and an attitude of the heart

An optimist says “I can” … reflects being positive & willing
A pessimist says “I can’t” … reflects being negative & unwilling
Knowingly or unknowingly, we choose the attitudes of our heart. Those choices determine outcomes and the path of one’s life.

… “Human-sunflowers” are hidden assets …

Those people on your team (or in your inner-circle) who possess the valuable quality of optimism are like “human-sunflowers” They have been blessed and in turn so are those around them.

The quality of optimism is a proven emotional competence that can enhance employee morale, enrich relationships, boost productivity and thus have a positive impact on the bottom line.

A shout-out to team-builders & leaders: “Human-sunflowers” are solution-seekers who shine with positive perspective. Demonstrating a heart-attitude that is thankful & helpful, they seek to contribute to those around them. 

In all likelihood, “human-sunflowers” are outnumbered by critics who act like crows: squawking around & swooping down to take & leave nothing behind … except perhaps fertilizer ;~)

So where does optimism come from?

“Our unique competencies (personal gifts & talents) come from God.” ~2 Corinthians 3:5

If optimism is not a gift that you have been given naturally then how do you get it? It can’t be manufactured so you won’t find it in any store … even Amazon (shocking ;~) does not sell “optimism” The good news is that it can be cultivated. It is an attitude of the heart & mind that can be learned if you are willing to do the work.

Here are some things to consider:

• It is written: “As a man thinks in his heart so he is” … Thus it is essential to edify your mind. This means feed your mind good things. There is a universal principal that what you feed grows. Just as your body responds to good nutrition & exercise … so does your mind. Make it a priority to read for inspiration & personal growth.
• (I love reading the Bible: Proverbs for wisdom and Psalms for Peace)
• “Iron sharpens iron” … so hang out with positive-minded people
• Bear in mind that the journey of personal growth is a process. Be patient with yourself & others.

Regarding attitudes of the heart (like optimism & gratitude) you must look inward … at your heart. When you are in the process of personal growth you will find that heart work can be hard work (the heart has a mind of its own …more on that later)

“When the heart is ready the feet are fleet.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

I have found that the most beautiful “human-sunflowers” are also SON-flowers ;~)

I have revised my original post to added a most insightful comment by @David-Navarro-Lopez

There are two things I would like to add to this precious post about optimism:
One, Optimism is a personal option, and as such, you are the only responsible for it. You can't blame anyone for the lack of it.
Two, optimism cultivating is a paradox, like learning a language unknown for you. Unless you speak it and write it, you won't learn it. So it is a "learning by doing thing" An advice for it could be, as starters, "fake it until you make it". Eventually, you will get it done. And along the way, you will need to play the "deaf frog". For the ones who don't know the story, they were a bunch of frogs which had the challenge to climb a tree. As long as they were climbing, many claimed it was impossible, and gave up. But one frog kept climbing to the top. When coming back down, they asked the winning frog, "how did you do it?" and she said, "sorry, I can't hear you"
https://www.bebee.com/producer/@david-navarro-lopez/why-being-optimistic-can-be-more-realistic-than-being-pessimistic

My comment back to David:

People, like frogs, can be hearing impaired (deaf)
For some (people) that impairment is chosen. Meaning they have the ability to hear but they choose not to (hear, listen or understand)
(I’m not sure if frogs have this attitude ;~)

Again, I believe optimism is an act of will ... an attitude of the heart (like hopefulness & gratitude)

I love this acronym for frog: Fully-Rely-On-God

A great resource for organizational-professional-personal development:

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_72.htm

If my words make you think … Great ;~) Please let me know your thoughts because “iron sharpens iron”

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