Not everything is as bad as it seems

MireyGal76

How often do we see the threads where people are talking about how cruel everyone is? Yes, I admit, there are some nasty threads that go around. People call other people names. And it really sucks.

But please remember that not everything is as bad as it seems.


There is a lot of sunshine to be found on MFP... on the forums, and more importantly, on your news feed. If you want to see "good" or "great" or "hell yea freaking fantastic", look at your feeds!

Fill your friends list with people who are like minded, who are sunshiny or optimistic, and you will find that you see sunshine daily. If the threads bring you down, look to your wall. Daily I see people battling the odds, attaining their goals, beating their personal bests... There is victory to be found everywhere - you just need to look for it.

Be encouraged... there is a heck of a lot of awesome on here, and once you start to catch the trending on how threads are posted, you'll only see the nasty when you go looking for it (and sometimes, it'll be for entertainment).

SeaChele77

^^Glad we're friends.

98% of everything here is fun and playful and no harm intended. Its sad that some people are just a bit too sensitive to grasp that concept.

But my newsfeed ROCKS!!!! :drinker:

Lift_This_

you have such a great attitude!!! im so glad to call you a friend!!!

and yes, my FL is full of people i love and have common interests with!!! they keep me smiling when im down and push me to be the best i can.

Steve_Runs

Agree, very glad you're my buddy Sandy! You are a special lady! xo

taunto

My reaction to this thread

SavageRabidBeast

true, you are one of the awesome ones!

Icelandic_Saga

You are such a lovely lady! and you're absolutely right!!

MireyGal76

I think it's awesome that the responses so far are from my news feed! LOVE YOU ALL!! :flowerforyou:

2muchsauce

I kinda like it around here myself;)

kimothy38

Feed or visualize positive thoughts as the fuel that powers your goals

Chipmaniac

You don't have to be a sunny optimist to be courteous. I'm a committed pessimist bordering on nihilist. Yet, I try to use the golden rule as much as possible with my dealings with people.

I can cut someone down with words like it's an art form. I learned from the best, my mother. However, it's a power I choose to use sparingly. If only the jerky forum participants used half as much discretion with their weaker gifts.

RunnerInVT

I like my friends on MFP more than on FB it seems....they are so nice, supportive and care about the same things I do. When I post about a race on FB no one seems to care. On here ive gotten tips and great advise and they seem to REALLY CARE. Not about my times or how long but that I was out there. And they were too.

AwesomeOne66

thank you for posting such a positive message, it's great to be reminded that life is actually pretty awesome and not to sweat the small stuff or get hooked into negativity... it's so much more fulfilling to enjoy love, hope, kindness, empathy and truth...
you rock, girl xo

cindyhoney2

rock on my friend!

DarthH8

I ****in love MFP. A few whiners does not make this a bad place to be. For some it makes it better haha. Personally I love the arguments.

ChristineMarie89

forums are more enthusiastic than my news feed o.O lol

MariaMariaM

Great post! I am glad you are my friend!

ImNotThatBob

People like to hang about and rub shoulders with greatness. That is why we are here. When we are feeling great, we stand tall and it rubs off on everyone else. When we have a a not so great day, we come and rub shoulders so that some of the greatness rubs back off on us.

For everyone else, there's Thursdays and Fridays