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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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.