It’s not that optimism solves all of life’s problems; it is just that it can sometimes make the difference between coping and collapsing. —Lucy MacDonald
“It’s not that optimism solves all of life’s problems; it is just that it can sometimes make the difference between coping and collapsing. ”

Lucy MacDonald writer, speaker

Optimism
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Rita Grube from Indiana  MARCH 3, 2022
I appreciate this quote. I can always use more tools & ideas to help with coping. I will add this quote to my toolbox for sure. 🙏
Candy Crain from CA MARCH 2, 2022
Guess I am optimistic

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