• Resilient: Positive thinkers tend to bounce back from setbacks more easily. They see failures as learning experiences and opportunities for growth.

• Gratitude: They appreciate the good things in their lives and express thankfulness for their blessings. This fosters a sense of happiness and contentment.

Negative Thinking

• Focuses on the bad: Negative thinkers tend to dwell on the negative aspects of situations. They anticipate problems, magnify setbacks, and focus on worst-case scenarios.

• Critical: They tend to be critical of themselves and others, fostering feelings of inadequacy and resentment.

Then, one day, a wise old owl happened upon Maya and hooted, "Little Maya, what's with the long face?"

Perplexed, Maya whined, "Oh, everything's just terrible! The crumbs are too small, the noises are too loud." The owl let out a gentle chuckle, "But Maya, why don't you use those big ears of yours? Don't you hear the cheerful birdsong? And those eyes look at those beautiful flowers all around."

Maya paused, taking in the sweet melodies of the birds and the vibrant colors of the blooms. Encouraged, the owl went on, "And what about your voice, Maya? Why not use it to express gratitude for these small wonders?" With a bit of hesitation, Maya squeaked out, "Thank you?"

The owl hooted approvingly, "There you go! Now, embrace the day!" From then on, Maya made a conscious effort to use her ears, eyes, and voice to seek out joy. And in doing so, she came to realize that the world wasn't so bad after all!.