"People think that being optimistic is being positive 24/7. In reality, that's not possible. A true optimist is someone who is very keenly aware of setbacks ... but sees them as temporary and something that they have the ability to overcome, even if they don't know how," said Dr. Deepika Chopra, known as the "Optimism Doctor."
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Coy Featherston was homeless in Austin, TX, until former classmates saw his picture in the newspaper and took action to help him.
This video shows how one act of kindness can start a chain of events that comes full circle.
Have you ever had a discussion about kindness with others? The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation asked teenagers to define it. "Love is kindness," one teen said.
Kirk Franklin's song "I Smile" offers encouragement. "It's so hard to look up when you've been down. Sure would hate to see you give up now. You look so much better when you smile, so smile."
