As a member of the Optimist Club of Erie, I just attended the 92nd Optimist International Convention held July 8-10, 2010 in Denver, Colorado http://www.optimist.org/. Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth.
My Optimist Club shares their positive message at each meeting which begins with our Creed
My Optimist Club shares their positive message at each meeting which begins with our Creed
The Optimist Creed
Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
In one of the many educational sessions I attended, I had the privilege of listening to James Rankin, the author of the “Power of the Creed”. In one of the exercises Mr. Rankin requested the audience to say the Creed with one difference. He asked that the audience say the Creed aloud and change the wording to first person. Read the below aloud to hear what it sounded like.
In one of the many educational sessions I attended, I had the privilege of listening to James Rankin, the author of the “Power of the Creed”. In one of the exercises Mr. Rankin requested the audience to say the Creed with one difference. He asked that the audience say the Creed aloud and change the wording to first person. Read the below aloud to hear what it sounded like.
I Promise Myself
I will be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.
I will talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person I meet.
I will make all my friends feel that there is something in them.
I will look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.
I will think only of the best, I will work only for the best, and I will expect only the best.
I will be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
I will forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
I will wear a cheerful countenance at all times and I will give every living creature I meet a smile.
I will give so much time to the improvement of myself that I will have no time to criticize others.
I will be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
WOW! It is amazing how a few changed words can enhance this positive message and make it an even more powerful statement. The first person of “I” gives the reader a greater commitment to really strive to live these ideals and work on implementing them in their daily life.
If you did read it out-loud, did you feel the difference?
I recite the Optimist Creed at least twice a day. Once when I rise and once before I fall asleep. It keeps me positive, focused and reminds me to be grateful for all that I have and what I can strive to be. Reciting the Optimist Creed helps me improve my outlook each day.
What are you promising yourself to improve?
WOW! It is amazing how a few changed words can enhance this positive message and make it an even more powerful statement. The first person of “I” gives the reader a greater commitment to really strive to live these ideals and work on implementing them in their daily life.
If you did read it out-loud, did you feel the difference?
I recite the Optimist Creed at least twice a day. Once when I rise and once before I fall asleep. It keeps me positive, focused and reminds me to be grateful for all that I have and what I can strive to be. Reciting the Optimist Creed helps me improve my outlook each day.
What are you promising yourself to improve?
