Positivity

First, I must say, my co-blogger's "P" entry has me quaking (oh, that could be included in next week's blog) in my boots.  She turned so many clever phrases as she exclaimed her ultimate act of "P" kindness!  Well done, blogging pal!

Now it is my turn.  Actually I think it was my turn when Betsy took her turn.  I'm rather glad she went first as it has taken some effort for me to actually get to my act this week.

I've had to work hard at work to present with positivity.  Today I chose to honor the very powerful, strong efforts of my co-workers by making the extra effort to notice and express positive work noticed.  I also practiced what I often preach to parents with whom I met -- catch people doing well as opposed to focusing on that which is not going well.  I tried to proclaim the proofs of thoughtfulness, compassion, cooperation, helpfulness as often as I noted them in the adolescents and families with whom I work.

Positivity is intangible.  It's not always measurable.  Yet somehow, when conversation is infused with it, smiles come more readily and communication flows more easily.  When there is a group of folk exposed to such optimism, the ripple effects are experienced.

Here's to taking note of the positive, you know, like the song says: Accentuate the positive.  Eliminate the negative...

It can't always be done but by golly it was worth the effort today.