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Old 02-22-2015, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post

We live in The Villages, and we basically all live similar lives.
One poster said "sadly for every decent act, there are at least two nasty acts".
Yet some residents perceive goodness, beauty and true kindness.
Could it be our approach and attitude, rather than what is actually happening?
You betcha! I have been amazed at how two people can view an event and see it through entirely different lenses.

If you look for meanness and evil, you'll find it.

If you look for goodness and light, you'll find that too.

I am a realist, but like to err on the side of optimism. As a bonus, I've found I have much fewer wrinkles than my angry acquaintances.
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