what is the secret to a positive attitude

i struggle with this a lot, i've had quite a few bad experiences in my past, traumatic...and it has tainted the way i see people now and i'm often filled with pessimism....i really want to be free of the negativity and think positive, feel positive.......but how can i break free from my past and think positive?

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AbbeyRhode · F

In any bad situation, one thing that works for me is thinking 'it could be worse'. For example, if my car won't start in the morning, I think at least I didn't go out and get stuck somewhere.
Another thing that's good is counting ones blessings. If I start to think 'oh, I wish I could afford that', I remind myself of how much I have that others do not.

Wiseacre · F

O, that’s loaded…been fed negativity in my early life. You have to go against ur feelings. Every time a negative thought arises, say “cancel that”, and replace it with something positive. I’ve done it and am still doin it.

ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69

Some of our spiritual teachers tell us that not only with every day, but with every breath, you are beginning life as if you were newly born. The past doesn't need to be a burden.

Wiseacre · F

The past is always burdensome if it is negative. It takes a lot of work and effort to reverse it.@ThePatientAnarchist

ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69

@Wiseacre All I can say is that better and wiser people than me would disagree with you on that, and claim that you can start fresh at any moment.

wildland · M

Always remember that every day is essentially a new life. Live life in "day tight compartments".

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