I remember the summer when I was about 10. I made a little business making smiley faces out of construction paper, selling them to my grandparents and their friends. Never did I think that this happy, friendly image would come to epitomize the multi-pronged quality of positive thinking that has invaded our culture and our society at many levels!
Barbara Enrenreich's "Bright-Sided - How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking has Undermined America" raised some interesting points that I look forward to discussing with you all. It certainly gives a different lens through which to view our culture, our values, and our modes of behavior. If you haven't had a chance, you might take one of the Happiness surveys at Authentic Happiness (http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Default.aspx).
Have a nice day! Keep smiling! Think on the bright side!
I'll be serving glasses half full, of course!
Looking forward to it! Been watching tv with a different eye this week. Cover of Oprah? A little too positive this round? Hmm ...
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