Things are not very good in the world right now.  The global economy is in shambles.  There are wars and violence going on all over the place.  It seems like every day there is a new major tragedy that hits us hard.

No, things do not look good at all.  Because of this, a huge cloud of negativity is currently covering the world, especially here in the United States.  Just turn on the news or read the newspaper and you'll easily see what I mean.  Doesn't anyone have anything good to say at all.

Here's the really sad part.  We're all pointing fingers at someone else.  How does that saying go?  Point one finger at someone else and there will be three more pointed back at you.  That really fits in today's world, but no one seems to realize what is happening.

In order for the world to change, we each need to take some time out for a little personal development. We need to change our attitudes. We need to cut the negativity crap and start thinking positive. I know it sounds clichè, but I truly believe in this.

And I'm not talking about the hokey power of positive thinking mumbo jumbo that those weirdos keep talking about. I'm not talking about the "make a car appear out of no where by visualizing yourself driving it" b.s.

No, I'm talking about developing a positive attitude. Why be negative when you can be positive? Why set a bad tone for your day when you can set a good one? Why force your life to be miserable, when it doesn't have to be?

Good things can happen to you. Good things have happened to you. Good things are happening to you. Good things will continue to happen to you.

No, of course not everything in life will be good. There will be some rough patches along the way, but that's what makes life interesting. If you can create a positive attitude that is strong enough to overcome those rough obstacles, then you will be in a good position to enjoy a great deal of success and happiness.

On the other hand, if you allow negativity to overtake your thoughts, you will not be able to overcome most obstacles and you will put yourself in the unfortunate position of being unhappy. You must realize that it does not have to be this way.

One of the greatest pieces of advice that I've ever received when my own attitude has slipped into a negative light has been to count my blessings.  I am glad to have the opportunity to pass this advice onto you because it is truly powerful.

We are all lucky to be here.  We are all lucky to have the chance at life.  We are all lucky to have the opportunity to achieve great things.  We are all lucky to have the opportunity to make great people and to be happy.

There are a lot of things to be grateful for even if times are rough.  We have a lot going for us, and we must appreciate this.  We must realize that we can turn things around, and we must be grateful for this opportunity as well.

Once you have changed your own attitude and reached a new level of personal development, I believe it is your obligation to pass what you have learned onto others.

That is why I am writing this hub.  I want you to realize that you can be positive.  I want you to realize that you can change your attitude and your world can be happy.

It starts with you.  Reach out and help someone else.  Help them to smile.  Help them to laugh.  Help them to have fun.  Help them to see that there are better days ahead, but ceratainly also help them to enjoy today!

Touching lives in a positive way is a special thing and it will touch your own life in a remarkable way in return.  This then creates the most powerful of domino effects ever imaginable.  The result is a new wave of positivity that changes the entire outlook of the world.

I'm just crazy enough to believe that this is possible, and I hope you are, too!

Here's a video that I created to help this point hit home.  It may be a little cheezy, but the message is an important one. Enjoy!