Become New with John Ortberg 9. How Grounded Optimism Dramatically Improves Your Outlook on Life | John Ortberg
Dec 12, 2024
Dive into the transformative power of grounded optimism and how it reshapes perceptions. Explore the journey of finding hope amidst grief, drawing strength from personal stories and divine support. Delve into the differences between empty optimism and a faith-based outlook that acknowledges our flaws. Discover agentive optimism, where personal commitment meets divine interaction, ensuring abundant resources in times of struggle. Ultimately, embrace a positive worldview rooted in scriptural teachings that encourages spreading goodness in daily life.
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Grounded Optimism
- Embrace grounded optimism, not groundless optimism or denial.
- Accept that God is with you, regardless of your circumstances.
Difficult Evaluations
- John Ortberg shares about reading old evaluations that were critical of him personally.
- He discusses the struggle to avoid denial and self-pity while acknowledging the need for growth.
Conditional Happiness
- People often believe they'd be happier under different circumstances, like better weather.
- John Ortberg recounts his wife Nancy's humorous response to potentially living in Boston.