Contagious Optimism Quotes

“Do not despair when your lifelong dream is crushed by the darkness of doors that bang shut on it. Face the future with hope that the intelligence that orders our lives will lead you on another path that will open to the daylight of success!”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“Put your feelings out there to the other person. Let time, the universe, and destiny run its course. Don’t overstate your feelings to other person and don’t force the square peg.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“If you were never encouraged to be yourself, you often try to blend in instead of standing out. It’s a sense of “if only I was ‘this,’ then someone would love me.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“How many times has your loved one come into the room, but you were too busy to fully acknowledge them? Hanh says, perhaps your intention is not to ignore this person, but the way you act, look, and speak does not manifest the desire to recognize the presence of the other. Appreciate the person you love several times a day. Someday they won’t be there. Live every day as if you would never see the person you loved again.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“If I envy someone’s looks I am denying my own beauty. If I envy their possessions I’m denying my own abundance, my ability to attract or create whatever I truly desire.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“Jealousy will eat you alive if you let it. When your focus is on the external world, you are always waiting for something to fill the void. It is like trying to put a band-aid on a cut that is on the inside. You know something is hurting but you do not see the wound, you only feel it. The wound is the condition of your ungrateful heart, which can never be satisfied. Be grateful for what you have, look for opportunities to grow from a place of gratitude, and your cup will soon overflow with a lifetime of love and blessings.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“My Fear of not being liked or loved would tell me to tolerate things in some of my relationships with others that should not have been tolerated.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“Doug Larson, the famous runner and 1924 Olympic Gold Medal winner, said it best 'Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“You learn a lot when listening to people. Always keep your ears open. You never know the impact they will have on your life.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“A force in your life, whether it be God, a friend, a mentor, or a higher being, is always there for you. Remember that when you are down, and focus on your appreciation. It will deliver but you need to recognize and acknowledge.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“By simply pondering what is good in your life every day, you will find that you’re more productive, more relaxed, and more appreciative of your life regardless of what you are balancing at the time.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“Make it a point to listen and learn from others. Everyone has the ability to share knowledge from the most trivial thing to the complex.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“We need to accept envy within ourselves and try to turn it into admiration. Admiration can inspire us to achieve great things.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“read On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself through Mindful Creativity by Ellen J. Langer or The Writer Within You by Charles Jacobs.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“It’s easy to count your problems. Going forward, every time you mention a problem, also mention a blessing in your life. Just doing that will add light to your troubles and hopefully make them less of a burden.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“When faced with a problem that looks too daunting to get through, try to remember you don’t have to do it all at once. Create a calendar or timeline and cross off the milestones as you progress toward your goal.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“Some people can’t rest until a wrong is righted or a hardship relieved.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“The Top Five Signs of a Brave Person: 1. It takes a strong person to admit they need help. So whenever somebody comes to me asking for help, I am honored to have the responsibility of helping, protecting, and strengthening this person. 2. Knowing who to ask for help. Seek competent counsel; you cannot be as effective as a professional. Good counsel can get the harassment to stop. 3. Maintaining a strong positive attitude combined with affirmative action is the key. In this case, form a plan of action to create mental relief from the pressure. 4. Moving forward even when you don’t feel strong enough. Think of those around you that are important and how giving up on yourself would devastate them. 5. No matter how competent the counsel is, or good the advice given, it cannot be carried out without your willingness to take an active role. Balance between having trust in good counsel, letting them do their job, and knowing when to make your own decisions.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“You may think you are lacking but there is always someone who is worse off than you. By giving back you are not only giving others a chance, you are demonstrating your appreciation for what you have and the opportunities that were presented to you.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“EMBRACE Will you walk in my garden Our hands to hold? Will we never be parting If we ever grow old?   Will you stay with me As bad arises? Life writes its own rules Some with nasty surprises.   When the sun no longer Smiles on my face Will your love be stronger As I dream in your Embrace?   A poem by Karen Lyons Kalmenson”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“No matter how long you have been together, you are always growing and changing, so there’s always something new to discover.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“It is important to give value and to be of value. Invest in those who invest in you. When you do, your worth to that person will increase as they realize that in giving, they will receive. Do not allow anyone to take you for granted. Guard your value as a person. Choose wisely where you invest your time, money, and, most importantly, love. Everyone wants to feel valued and appreciated.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“Love is the most important gift you can give another person. Learn how to make a person feel loved and cherished. You can overlook a multitude of disappointments and differences when you know you are loved. Forgiveness will build a relationship; expectations will restrict a relationship. Unconditional love and support make a person feel safe and secure. Give the gift of acceptance and begin to see miracles in your relationships. Give love to those who love you. Protect your heart and do not give it away to someone who does not appreciate the person you are.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“Five simple practices offered by Thich Nhat Hanh: Make time for love. Be there for the one you love. Recognize the presence of the other. Reach out to your loved one when they are suffering. Let go of your pride.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“Understand, respect, and embrace other people’s uniqueness. That is the foundation of any relationship—spouses, significant others, family, friends, etc. We are not the same and those differences are why relationships work. Spicing up a relationship with compromise!”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“1. Jealousy is a destructive emotion, particularly for those who harbor it; and 2. Envy is a natural feeling that can be positive if it’s used for motivation.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“When we love others, we feel better. We begin to show ourselves the same kindness, focusing less on our own flaws. Our relationships flourish and our self-concepts improve.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“To live a life of one’s own choosing Is not about the winning or losing It is living each day for the thrill of the ride, Not what awaits on the other side.   Taking the process as the essence of what you do Not what happens when the effort is through The joy of each step, a source of elation The greatest gift of God’s creation.   A poem by Karen Lyons Kalmenson”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“I often wonder if I have fulfilled my purpose. I believe the key to living life to the fullest is to always be recognizing opportunities and following your own path. To enjoy every minute, whether it’s writing a novel, giving a speech, or petting the kitties, it’s your life.”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking

“TALENT When I was young I had a great talent For bitching and moaning, Lamenting my errors Lost in self-pity’s groaning.   And now as the leaves on my branches grow dark The life force within me ignited a spark, Can do it, will do it Talent—that’s all there is to it!   A poem by Karen Lyons Kalmenson”
― David Mezzapelle, Contagious Optimism: Uplifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking