A NOTE FROM THE GUEST EDITOR | FEBRUARY 2022
Love and February
There is not a human emotion more closely tied to a certain month of the year than love and February. Hearts filled with candy and cards expressing passion are hallmarks of this month. But to limit love to only the romantic aspect is to deny the many nuances and possibilities of this wonderful and complex emotion. Love is patient and kind — even through gritted teeth. Love is caring about someone — even if you disagree with them. Love is empathy — even when you don’t yet understand. Every week at our Optimist Club meeting, we recite The Optimist Creed. It is a reminder of how we want to live our lives. It is a call to encourage and support others. It is a testament that small acts of love do make a difference in the lives of others. It is a promise that positive words and deeds can unite people instead of dividing them. So share a little more love with others this month — candy and cards count, but so do smiles and greetings and hugs. All the best, Renee Cavanaugh President, Optimist Club of Coronado
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.
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