“The difference between hope and despair is a different way of telling stories from the same facts ”
— Alain de Botton
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When people experience the same event, they can describe it in totally different ways. It's like watching the same movie but having different feelings about it. One person might focus on the positive parts and feel hopeful, while the other might dwell on the negatives and feel hopeless. Imagine two friends losing their jobs. One friend might believe it’s a chance for a new beginning and get excited about finding a better job. The other friend might focus on the fear of not having money and feel very sad. Both friends live the same situation, but their different stories shape how they feel. By choosing to focus on positive aspects, people can feel hopeful and motivated even in tough times.
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