It’s hard to believe, but this week we present our 15th Podcast of Optimism!
This week, we hear from Dr. Russ about a recent worldwide leadership summit he took part in, presented by Willow Creek Church.
Dr. Russ takes a few moments to explain ho…
Tag Archive: Christianity
Digging Ditches for more Optimism?
Optimists Rise to the Occasion
By: Jackie Monroe
We’ve all heard the saying (or paraphrase) that with great power comes great responsibility. Did you know that this saying actually orginiated in the Bible?
Luke 12:48- …From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded;…
Pessimism Comes from Within
Pessimism is a problem because we make it so.
Pessimism is powerful and all around us, but from where does it come. We argue that the source of pessimism comes from within. The source is an illogical mindset that draws false negative …
Pessimism Comes from Within
Pessimism is a problem because we make it so.
Pessimism is powerful and all around us, but from where does it come. We argue that the source of pessimism comes from within. The source is an illogical mindset that draws false negative …
A Meaningful Life through the Optimism Lens
In 1949, Bing Crosby crooned the famous words, “Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative and don’t mess with Mr. In-Between.” This song line illustrates how difficult it is for people to keep a positive perspective …
Is Optimism God Given?
Reality
Optimism is a belief that gives us the mental and physical power to deal with the circumstances of life known as reality. Pessimism is the belief that we are hopeless and helpless to make a better life for ourselves in the face of negativ…
Essay on Optimism in the Face of Personal Tragedy
By Dr. Russ,
Today I had the very sad experience of attending the funeral of someone who was only 34 at the time of her death. She is survived by an older sister and both of her parents. How can we find optimism in this tragic circumstance?…
American Citizenship, Christian Pole Dancing, and a Fitness Challenge: What do they have in common?
By Dr. Russ
American Citizenship
Leeland Davidson, now 95 years old, was born in 1916 in British Columbia, Canada to a father from Iowa and mother from Nebraska. He served in the Navy in WWII. Leeland recently applied for an enhanced driver…