Optimism and Diversity

Joel Backwell, Executive Director of the Victorian Government's Office for Suburban Development.

"What makes me optimistic is the power of diversity and knowing that the best in everyone is good enough. And that as leaders, if we nurture and bring out the best in everyone in our community, we can solve any problem, meet any challenge and make the world a better place for us all."

Professor Elizabeth Gillespie, The University of Memphis

"The youth makes me optimistic. I believe the youth will save the world, and we should support their efforts to create social change. They’re growing up exposed to greater diversity than any generation before them. They care about social justice and saving the planet. Rather than taming or restricting their passion and activism, we should encourage them as agents of positive social change."

The Optimist View on Star Trek

 “The techno-optimistic future world envisioned and portrayed in the Star Trek universe gave something special to audiences of the time – not just a cultural critique of the challenges to American society, but an alternative vision of what a better future might look like.  No poverty, no division among human nations, the Earth as a member of a Galactic Federation of planets.  The inspirational nature of this future human society based on fairness, possibility and thoughtful adventuring captured the imagination of the world and launched the first intense fan following for a television series – the “trekkies” or “trekkers” depending on who you’re talking to. It’s hard for devoted optimists not to be drawn to a hopeful version of the future that embraces technology as well as diversity, has solved many of the problems that currently trouble human societies and offers an aspirational vision of human interaction based on peace and unity.”

Read more of these inspiring quotable quotes in "Optimism: The How and Why" by Victor Perton, CEO of The Centre for Optimism.

Victor Perton in "Optimism: The How and Why"

"Rigorous studies demonstrate that gratitude journaling and expressing thanks can increase one’s happiness. It improves mental health, and increases happiness, life satisfaction, joy and optimism. In addition, it improves physical health through better sleep, reduced anxiety and lower levels of inflammation."

Project Optimism has produced "The Optimist's Gratitude Journal: 100 days to share and develop your gratitude" which is very helpful.

See https://www.amazon.com/Optimists-Gratitude-Journal-develop-gratitude/dp/B09MC5ZNPX