Lion happened upon a group of cats and thought here was his lunch. Suddenly, a peace
came over him and he just watched the cats, losing his hunger. One cat said, ‘God,
we have been all day to receive mice to eat but you have sent none. Now we are
doubting that you exist.’

The lion walked away thinking, ‘Its amazing, I was ready to eat those cats
until God changed my mind. But the cats dont believe in God because they were more
concerned about what they didnt get, than notice their lives were spared.’
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Optimisim can be learned by being grateful for things that bring satisfaction, and
trying to make these feelings grow. It does take courage, practice and a good sense
of reality to develop optimism.  Satisfaction means accepting what you ahve and what
you can’t change.
What I have is enough
What I am is enough
What I do is enough 
What I’ve achieved is enough

From: Psychologies Magazine Jan 05
http://www.psychologies.co.uk/