Wouldn’t it be great if the world were a utopian society? Where there were no conflict whatsoever. Sadly, we live in a world with loads of conflict; for example, in "Anne Frank Diary of a Young Girl." Anne has to face the Nazis, or in "Dear Mrs. Breed." Louis Ogawa living a portion of her childhood in an internment camp. A positive attitude is the best way to respond to conflict because it increases mental and physical health, it reduces stress, and makes life much more enjoyable.
A positive attitude is the best way to respond to conflict because it increases mental and physical health. According to Malcolm, “positive emotions, which it seems can strongly influence our level of happiness and lead us to flourish both physically and psychologically” …show more content…
For instance, “I don't think I'll ever feel at home in this house, but that doesn't mean I hate it” (Frank). Anne may not like her new home, but still tries to make the best out of it which makes the experience a great deal better than it may seem. By the same token, “The Annex is an ideal place to hide in. It may be damp and lopsided, but there's probably not a more comfortable hiding place in all of Amsterdam. No, in all of Holland” (Frank). Making her life rosier once again, Anne chooses a positive attitude to boast about a run down annex she calls home. She does this by being positive even in the horrific situation she is in. In addition, “This trip has made me realize the wonderful work of nature. Her delicate work in shaping the stone mountains, the beautiful coloring of the surroundings—it seemed as if I was looking at the picture or a painting of a genius.” (Oppenheim). Being placed in a Japanese Internment Camp, Louis Ogawa is being positive even in unfavorable conditions, and seeking out the light in the dark. All in all, both Anne and Louis face challenging conflicts, and though they are being discriminated against they still seem to appear jubilant in dreadful times all because they chose a positive …show more content…
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Malcolm, Lynne. "Scientific Evidence Points to Importance of Positive Thinking." Radio National. N.p., 18 June 2015. Web. 13 Apr. 2017.
Mayo Clinic. "Positive Thinking: Reduce Stress by Eliminating Negative Self-talk." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2017.
Simon, Nissa. "Positive Attitude Good for Health - 6 Ways to Feel Happier, Be Healthier" AARP. N.p., 13 May 2011. Web. 13 Apr. 2017.
Oppenheim, Joanne. "Dear Mrs. Breed." Studysync: Reading & Writing Companion. Sonoma, CA: BookheadEd Learning, LLC, 2015. 409-13. Print.
Frank, Anne. "Anne Frank Diary of a Young Girl." Studysync: Reading & Writing Companion. Sonoma, CA: BookheadEd Learning, LLC, 2015. 372-74.
A positive attitude is the best way to respond to conflict because it increases mental and physical health. According to Malcolm, “positive emotions, which it seems can strongly influence our level of happiness and lead us to flourish both physically and psychologically” …show more content…
For instance, “I don't think I'll ever feel at home in this house, but that doesn't mean I hate it” (Frank). Anne may not like her new home, but still tries to make the best out of it which makes the experience a great deal better than it may seem. By the same token, “The Annex is an ideal place to hide in. It may be damp and lopsided, but there's probably not a more comfortable hiding place in all of Amsterdam. No, in all of Holland” (Frank). Making her life rosier once again, Anne chooses a positive attitude to boast about a run down annex she calls home. She does this by being positive even in the horrific situation she is in. In addition, “This trip has made me realize the wonderful work of nature. Her delicate work in shaping the stone mountains, the beautiful coloring of the surroundings—it seemed as if I was looking at the picture or a painting of a genius.” (Oppenheim). Being placed in a Japanese Internment Camp, Louis Ogawa is being positive even in unfavorable conditions, and seeking out the light in the dark. All in all, both Anne and Louis face challenging conflicts, and though they are being discriminated against they still seem to appear jubilant in dreadful times all because they chose a positive …show more content…
"The Power of Positive Thinking." Blog. N.p., 17 Mar. 2015. Web. 13 Apr. 2017.
Malcolm, Lynne. "Scientific Evidence Points to Importance of Positive Thinking." Radio National. N.p., 18 June 2015. Web. 13 Apr. 2017.
Mayo Clinic. "Positive Thinking: Reduce Stress by Eliminating Negative Self-talk." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2017.
Simon, Nissa. "Positive Attitude Good for Health - 6 Ways to Feel Happier, Be Healthier" AARP. N.p., 13 May 2011. Web. 13 Apr. 2017.
Oppenheim, Joanne. "Dear Mrs. Breed." Studysync: Reading & Writing Companion. Sonoma, CA: BookheadEd Learning, LLC, 2015. 409-13. Print.
Frank, Anne. "Anne Frank Diary of a Young Girl." Studysync: Reading & Writing Companion. Sonoma, CA: BookheadEd Learning, LLC, 2015. 372-74.