Kivalina (10856855) wrote:

SpadesofWonder (4602029) wrote:silly question but who is Pollyanna?

LOL She is a sweet little girl that see's good in everything.My favorite movie is the original with Hayley Mills and that little orphan boy.. Pollyanna is a cheerful, radically optimistic youngster who focuses on the goodness of life and, in doing so, makes a wide variety of friends in the community including the hypochondriac Mrs. Snow (Agnes Moorehead) and the acidic recluse Mr. Pendergast

I tried to be Pollyanna when I was young... but I couldn't find a crystal that would make enough rainbows to make Auld Granny smile...

While I agree that there are way better things to focus on in life than the negative, I still have a hard time putting on those Rose Colored Glasses. My sister's a Pollyanna...always wearing those shades, and I see how hard a time she has dealing with life.
I'm a realist and see things for what they are...good and bad.
I'll have to try the whole post 3 positive things a day for a few days. I've seen my FB friends doing it and thought I should too. There are just some days, it's hard to find even 3 things. lol

Moxii (105074356) wrote:While I agree that there are way better things to focus on in life than the negative, I still have a hard time putting on those Rose Colored Glasses. My sister's a Pollyanna...always wearing those shades, and I see how hard a time she has dealing with life.
I'm a realist and see things for what they are...good and bad.
I'll have to try the whole post 3 positive things a day for a few days. I've seen my FB friends doing it and thought I should too. There are just some days, it's hard to find even 3 things. lol

I can only vomit rainbows if ive been drinking the right beverages

If you like Pollyanna you might check out Summer Magic.

SpadesofWonder (4602029) wrote:*giggles I just google it, no wonder I didn't know what it was because it was a 1920's- 1960's Disney movie....I wasn't even born yet but I am thinking about finding this movie and watching it, looks like a good movie

Lainie (124009750) wrote:

SpadesofWonder (4602029) wrote:silly question but who is Pollyanna?

It's an old old Disney movie starring Hayley Mills. She live with her stern Aunt Polly.. She always found something to be "glad" about. It can be hard...

Moxii (105074356) wrote:While I agree that there are way better things to focus on in life than the negative, I still have a hard time putting on those Rose Colored Glasses. My sister's a Pollyanna...always wearing those shades, and I see how hard a time she has dealing with life.
I'm a realist and see things for what they are...good and bad.
I'll have to try the whole post 3 positive things a day for a few days. I've seen my FB friends doing it and thought I should too. There are just some days, it's hard to find even 3 things. lol

My face hurt at times with the constant smiling.... but I got there...
I'm a realist too. Some of my positives were a little contrived,, but I did my best.
That's all we can do in the end..

Lainie (124009750) wrote:

SpadesofWonder (4602029) wrote:silly question but who is Pollyanna?

It's an old old Disney movie starring Hayley Mills. She live with her stern Aunt Polly.. She always found something to be "glad" about. It can be hard...

I read that book when I was a kid. I remember the part where she wished for a doll as a gift but when she opened the box she got a pair of crutches and she was GLAD she didn't actually need them. So she was so happy. LOL oh well... Pollyanna is an idiot little girl who is happy about everything. Kill her and she will be so happy and pleased that you didn't torture her before killing.

Just kidding. It's a nice naive story to teach kids looking things on the bright side.

The Power Of Positive Posting

I've found that when I focus on problems, there are more problems. When I focus on what is ok, there are less issues. I don't know what the mind trick is that does this or why we are programmed this way, but it works like a mofo. It is the same way in life. I find people who look for the good, usually enjoy their lives way more than those who see all that is wrong. And often times they are facing the exact same challenges.

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.

Veronica (122961678) wrote:

Lainie (124009750) wrote:

SpadesofWonder (4602029) wrote:silly question but who is Pollyanna?

It's an old old Disney movie starring Hayley Mills. She live with her stern Aunt Polly.. She always found something to be "glad" about. It can be hard...

I read that book when I was a kid. I remember the part where she wished for a doll as a gift but when she opened the box she got a pair of crutches and she was GLAD she didn't actually need them. So she was so happy. LOL oh well... Pollyanna is an idiot little girl who is happy about everything. Kill her and she will be so happy and pleased that you didn't torture her before killing.

Just kidding. It's a nice naive story to teach kids looking things on the bright side.

Ok... thanks for your input. I'm "glad" I can skim and scan and move on...

LilyBgoode (184957566) wrote:

SpadesofWonder (4602029) wrote:silly question but who is Pollyanna?

An old movie starring Hayley Mills. She played an orphan who had to go live with a cranky old aunt (I think). But her charming, winsome, positive ways changed the entire town.

Pollyana from the disney book?
cool!!

Lainie (124009750) wrote:
I tried to be Pollyanna when I was young... but I couldn't find a crystal that would make enough rainbows to make Auld Granny smile...

I imagine Auld Granny would smile when you listened to her folk remedies and hung onion socks around your neck! I dont know her, but I think she sounds incredibly interesting and a wee bit scary!!

Oh, i am glad i am not a bitter woman.. there is my pollyana thought for the day

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.

Ok. To each his own. ... À chacun son goût Thank you for your input.

Voldesnort (3054329) wrote:Oh, i am glad i am not a bitter woman.. there is my pollyana thought for the day

I'm "glad" I survived Auld Granny. A nd I'm "glad" I have a sense of humour - and most of all - I'm "glad" I have the maturity, believe it or not, to dislike bait.

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

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

Really? I consider your remark a personal attack that has nothing to do with this thread. Just letting you know.

Moxii (105074356) wrote:While I agree that there are way better things to focus on in life than the negative, I still have a hard time putting on those Rose Colored Glasses. My sister's a Pollyanna...always wearing those shades, and I see how hard a time she has dealing with life.
I'm a realist and see things for what they are...good and bad.
I'll have to try the whole post 3 positive things a day for a few days. I've seen my FB friends doing it and thought I should too. There are just some days, it's hard to find even 3 things. lol

Can I just do 3 positives in 1 post and get it over with?
LOL
(Not a very good Pollyanna)

its not a personal attack just an observation

Lainie (124009750) wrote:

Moxii (105074356) wrote:While I agree that there are way better things to focus on in life than the negative, I still have a hard time putting on those Rose Colored Glasses. My sister's a Pollyanna...always wearing those shades, and I see how hard a time she has dealing with life.
I'm a realist and see things for what they are...good and bad.
I'll have to try the whole post 3 positive things a day for a few days. I've seen my FB friends doing it and thought I should too. There are just some days, it's hard to find even 3 things. lol

My face hurt at times with the constant smiling.... but I got there...
I'm a realist too. Some of my positives were a little contrived,, but I did my best.
That's all we can do in the end..

You are perfect the way you are. <3 Honestly though, I know what people are capable of, but still try to see the good. There has to be some good, right? I would much rather be like that and possibly be hurt because of it, than just plain ole mean. That has to be a hard way to live.

Voldesnort (3054329) wrote:

Lainie (124009750) wrote:
I tried to be Pollyanna when I was young... but I couldn't find a crystal that would make enough rainbows to make Auld Granny smile...

I imagine Auld Granny would smile when you listened to her folk remedies and hung onion socks around your neck! I dont know her, but I think she sounds incredibly interesting and a wee bit scary!!

Still laugh about those onion socks.....