Another Wednesday, another chance to Be Wonderful On Wednesday, like the lovely Ronovan, of Ronovan Writes, requested that we do.
This week the prompt is How do you keep positive?
Well, that’s an interesting one.
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ve probably guessed that I am, in general, a pretty positive person. I’m not sure that many times have cropped up, where I haven’t been positive. It’s just the way I was brought up to be.
Now there’s a thought… Are you born positive? Or is positivity taught?
I think that we all have the capability to be positive, but your upbringing, the attitudes around you, can most definitely influence how positive, or negative, you end up, as an adult.
As a child, I saw my parents go through various situations where they were dragged through the mud, put in the firing line for no reason whatsoever, times they had to take huge responsibilities onto their shoulders, at quite a young age, and always with a smile on their faces.
It would get my mum down, but until I was quite a lot older, I only saw the smiles on her face, and the positive outlook she had, on whatever situation the family was in at the time. Once I reached maturity, and was able to understand more, what was going on, she would tell me the truth, but also explain why it was important to stay positive.
My Pops, well, he was, and still is, Mr Positive. He is someone who always sees the silver lining, in so many situations. Like when we were setting our wedding date, after a couple of years of engagement. It was all set, the venue all chosen… Then due to my Mother In Law consulting an astrologer, we had to postpone the date by two weeks. Oh My Goodness! I was upset, furious, not willing to change the date, but my Pops said “It’s not a problem Beta (dear) if they believe in something, let us do it, change dates and the best bit… I get you to stay here as my little girl for two more weeks.!” Well, that was what swung it for me! Even during the hard times when I suffered 2 miscarriages, it was his words that pulled me through…
So, with these icons of positivity around me all my life, how could I not be positive?
I wonder, if I saw them arguing, or crumbling during all the ups and downs, would I feel like I do now? Or would I tend to just give up whenever I was faced with any issues?
If, and yes, it does happen, my Hubby and I argue, or disagree, over anything, I find it important to sort it out straight away, I can’t allow the negativity to fester for days, like many people I know. I find it hard to stay angry for too long!
If things get me down, I allow myself a moment of woe, after all I was born on a Wednesday, I’m meant to be a child full of woe…(sorry to disappoint!) then I think of what my parents always taught us, I find the positive in a situation, and smile through!
But I Smile Anyway... 
May 30, 2015 @ 17:52:15
For me if you think that you are not a positive person you can find other positive people to be in your surroundings friends. Even positive people become negative sometimes and there is no such perfect thing in this world. Negativity can also turn into positive too.
The key is to get to know the difference between positive and negative things and so when you are out of track, you can get back easily.
I think you are a positive type of person 🙂
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May 30, 2015 @ 19:35:58
Most definitely agree with you there Raymond! I am Mrs Positive, but I have my down days too… I’ve just learned how to deal with them!
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May 31, 2015 @ 00:45:46
Great Mrs. Positive!
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May 31, 2015 @ 09:11:32
I try!!! 😀😀😀
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May 28, 2015 @ 16:44:26
Completely agree that it is who you surround yourself with when it comes to positivity.
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May 28, 2015 @ 16:46:47
Its worked with me!! 😊
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May 27, 2015 @ 18:14:38
Your parents I am sure have always been proud of you . I ALWAYS ENJOY READING YOUR POSTS
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May 27, 2015 @ 20:23:21
Aw thank you so much Donna! That’s so nice to read! 😊😘
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May 27, 2015 @ 13:35:22
It must have been wonderful to grow up surrounded by all the positive outlooks — no wonder you’re like a sunbeam 😀
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May 27, 2015 @ 19:48:08
Aw thank you! I know I was very fortunate! 😀
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May 27, 2015 @ 13:23:20
Ritu, your story about your parents and the impact of their love and positive natures on your life was moving. I was especially touched by the part you shared about your dad, where he said he would be able to have you as his little girl for two more weeks. Your parents sound like very loving people. This legacy of love is evident in the delightful person you are. 🙂
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May 27, 2015 @ 19:46:40
Aw thank you! I seriously am lucky to have them… and I will always be his little girl! ❤
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May 27, 2015 @ 10:07:19
I’d definitely say you are Mrs. Positive, Ritu! It is obvious what a positive attitude you have towards life and its challenges! I guess that is one reason I love to follow you! You are a sunshine and able to affect others with your rays.
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May 27, 2015 @ 19:38:55
That is so kind of you to say Erica! Thank you! 🙂
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May 27, 2015 @ 09:34:35
I do think that the way you are brought up have a huge impact as to whether or not you are a positive person. My Mum has always been pretty negative about things, and I know I am too. I am trying really hard to change that though as I want my daughter to have a good, positive attitude, Your kids are lucky that they already have that with you as their Mum! 🙂
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May 27, 2015 @ 09:45:58
Aw thank you!!! I hope I can be positive for them too!! 😊
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