As we have learned to live a ‘new normal’, I want to encourage you to remain always optimistic and to seek to find the good in even hard situations.
The 2020-2021 logo is a heart. A heart with special thoughts in mind.
I would like us all to Have A Heart to and consider these things:
H- be hospitable. Being hospitable is more than greeting and welcoming a guest or new member; it is making our environment welcoming, our communities a favorable place to live. Stretch that to encompass helping the homeless, the recovering, the disillusioned, the despairing. Making our world a better place, even in the smallest ways, is paving the way for the youth to flourish. Be hospitable!
E – be encouraging. How much does a kind word affect your own outlook? It does, doesn’t it? And you are an Optimist! Think of those kind words to those who may not hear it often, or even not at all. We all need encouragement, kind words, a pat on the back, and old-fashioned ‘at-a-boy! Strive to give kindness through your words. Be encouraging!
A – be authentic. God has graced our world with multitudes of personalities, likes/dislikes, ideas, strengths, gifts, talents. And struggles, too. Authentic also refers to musical notes that lay between the principal note and those an octave higher. Music. Beauty for the ears. When we are authentic, real, open, and honest, we create living music within our community. Be who God made you to be; He did it for a reason. Be authentic!
R – give recognition. This is simply a gift to others, to acknowledge their contributions and efforts, to build them up, to see them for who they are. To appreciate the gifts and talents of others. Each member of our District Team brings unique insights to the work at hand. Give recognition!
T – be thankful. Not just to others, but to our Creator. For the sunrise, the sunset, the fresh air, the laugh of a child, the cool breeze, music, a good book, the next breath you take. Live a life filled with thanksgiving; develop an “attitude of gratitude”. Be thankful!
I am blessed to be a part of this great group of people. Thank you for who YOU are!
This is going to be an exciting year for our Clubs and our District!
Indiana North District Optimists 