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Nyx
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:09 pm

Panic (127710571) wrote:
I would I agree with all the above! I didn't mean to infer that the OP was using the "Pollyanna" reference in a negative way at all. I sure have been told by others (not just on the forum) that my attitude is not realistic. Lol. I think sometimes that positivity can be seen by others as unrealistic or naive. (Blatantly been called that at times). I just wanted to put out there my way of dealing with the negative emotions that we all experience and why I am that way. <3

Edit to add: Everyone make a Pollyanna post right now! I dare you...

LOL. No I didnt think you were being negative about it at all. I was agreeing with you that there was a lot of positive empowerment in thinking the way that you do. There's nothing naive about your thought process at all.. its a deliberate choice to think that way, not a cop out in the least.

Nyx
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:11 pm

I am glad that even though my two week vacation ends on Monday and I really DONT want to go back to work, that I have a job to go back to and was able to have vacation time at all. And I still have more I can take!!

SL Panic
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:14 pm

Nyx (12531218) wrote:I am glad that even though my two week vacation ends on Monday and I really DONT want to go back to work, that I have a job to go back to and was able to have vacation time at all. And I still have more I can take!!

Nice one!

(Especially the last line!)

Peet
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:14 pm

I'm extremely happy for that one family showing up at Schiphol Airport yesterday, only to find out their flight was overbooked and they had to take a detour via Dubai to Kuala Lumpur.

Adeline
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:22 pm

Oh Peet, I didn't hear that! Wow! That reminds me of a friend who went to Newark Airport on 9/11 and changed his flight but did not tell his wife. The plane he was originally scheduled to be on was hijacked. The one he was on dumped everyone in Chicago and all flying was stopped so he rented a car and drove back.
He could not reach her or anyone else by phone so when he got home, she almost had heart attack with joy.

Nyx
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:30 pm

Peet (123153481) wrote:I'm extremely happy for that one family showing up at Schiphol Airport yesterday, only to find out their flight was overbooked and they had to take a detour via Dubai to Kuala Lumpur.

Wow. Doesn't that really make you think. Every choice we make and every action we take (or don't) can have far reaching consequences.

Definitely something to be glad about for them.

Reese
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:33 pm

Peet (123153481) wrote:I'm extremely happy for that one family showing up at Schiphol Airport yesterday, only to find out their flight was overbooked and they had to take a detour via Dubai to Kuala Lumpur.

best post of the day!

Lainie
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:41 pm

Quote: "I would I agree with all the above! I didn't mean to infer that the OP was using the "Pollyanna" reference in a negative way at all. I sure have been told by others (not just on the forum) that my attitude is not realistic. Lol. I think sometimes that positivity can be seen by others as unrealistic or naive. (Blatantly been called that at times). I just wanted to put out there my way of dealing with the negative emotions that we all experience and why I am that way. <3

Edit to add: Everyone make a Pollyanna post right now! I dare you... 8-)

"
I didn't get negative vibes from your post at all. Most of the posts here have been fine.
I made a light-hearted post here because I felt I needed to. I'm "glad" some people have thought enough to reply thoughtfully.

Wingnut
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:45 pm

Friday.

close enough?

<3 <3 <3

Lainie
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:45 pm

Peet (123153481) wrote:I'm extremely happy for that one family showing up at Schiphol Airport yesterday, only to find out their flight was overbooked and they had to take a detour via Dubai to Kuala Lumpur.

A very heartwarming story. I saw that too.. and it seems that another family with an infant couldn't travel because there was no room for another infant cot..

Lainie
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:46 pm

wingnut (108251096) wrote:Friday.

close enough? <3 <3 <3

Not enough... lol But I have to make a long haul flight tomorrow.. so i'm trying to be sensible. :lol:

Lainie
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:54 pm

Peet (123153481) wrote:Sometimes being ridiculously positive is the only way to survive the extremely negative.

I love this! :lol:

Lady Muck
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:57 pm

It is a very Zen way of thinking and I reckon it pays off big time. If you can find the positive you feel happier. That is all.

xXLisaLishusYOJXx
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:01 pm

sharniy (114135) wrote:
Adeline (113719515) wrote:We do have Pollyannas on the forum. I prefer people with a more realistic attitude, And Veronica, you described her perfectly.

Those with a realistic attitude focus on transformation. Memento More.

maybe you should read the book ive never seen you post a nice thing yet

xXLisaLishusYOJXx
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:15 pm

I like this thread.
I like the OP.
I wont let the dooshes ruin it for everyone.

There are my three for the day

Oh, and here are some kittens for y'all to oogle over.

Lainie
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:18 pm

ImNew GiftMe (120422896) wrote:I like this thread.
I like the OP.
I wont let the dooshes ruin it for everyone.

There are my three for the day

Oh, and here are some kittens for y'all to oogle over.

<3 And kittens too! That's a bonus, :lol:

justkk
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:20 pm

Hooray for positive posts..

DANDELIONWINE
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:24 pm

Lainie (124009750) wrote:I have been trying to do my "Pollyanna" comments for a few days now. I'm "glad" the game is still here and I'm "glad" there are so many old players coming back to have a look see.
Sometimes it's hard to see positives in RL and Yoworld. But I am trying it out now. I did the challenge to post 3 positive comments for 5 days. I surprised myself by doing 7 days.
It is cathartic,

Thank you.
Pollyanna posts are my VERY FAVORITE!
Keep up the good work Lainie, and spread some smiles around the town.
Love it!

Wingnut
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:30 pm

Lainie (124009750) wrote:Not enough... lol But I have to make a long haul flight tomorrow.. so i'm trying to be sensible.

OK -- how about this? *competing with adorable kittens is haaaard!*

Lainie
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Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:35 pm

grammak (10650016) wrote:Hooray for positive posts..

It's always worth trying...