“If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” ~Mary Engelbreit My best friend called me on the phone last night. Of course, it’s not unusual to get a call from your best friend. But this call was one that really got me thinking about myself and the way I view life. Kent has been my best friend since we were eleven years old. We met during summer camp the year after his dad died. We didn’t even like each other at first, as he was a tall, gangly geek … Continue reading Is Optimism Hard-Wired? 6 Ways to See the Glass as Half Full