The Creator makes no mistakes.
There is a divine purpose in your being on earth. Think of yourself as necessary to the great design. It is an inspiring thought. And then consider the immensity of the universe and how accurately the Maker planned it all.
Do not associate with pessimists. If you are unfortunate enough to be the son or daughter, husband or wife of one, put cotton (either real or spiritual) in your ears, and shut out the poison words of discouragement and despondency.
No tie of blood or law should compel you to listen to what means discomfort and disaster to you.
Get out and away, into the society of optimistic people.
Before you go, insist on saying cheerful, hopeful and bright things, sowing the seed, as it were, in the mental ground behind you. But do not sit down to see it grow.
Never feel that it is your duty to stay closely and continuously in the atmosphere of the despondent.
You might as well think it your duty to stay in deep water with one who would not make the least effort to swim.
Get on shore and throw out a life-line, but do not remain and be dragged under.
If you find any one determined to talk failure and sickness and misfortune and disaster, walk away.