Gabrielle Giffords Shares Optimism

Jan. 25, 2012 - PRLog -- Today, Arizona Congress woman Gabrielle Giffords announced in Congress that she intends to resign from her current position as a United States Representative. In the touching reading of her letter to Congress--orated by her friend and colleague Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida--Rep. Giffords reminded us all that she is interested not only in investing in her health and continuing her recovery, but of doing the best thing for the state of Arizona.

I don't think there's any doubt that Rep. Giffords will one day return to Washington, given more recovery and the vote! More certain than that, though, is the shared belief by all who know Rep. Giffords that this woman truly embodies what it means to be selfless, optimistic, and hardworking. This act and message is a testament to that truth:

{To see video of Giffords speaking in her own voice about her hope and optimism, click on this link:

http://www.optimismnow.com/optimism-blog/2012/1/25/optimism-of-gabrielle-giffords-involves-courage-and-promise.html}

Sometimes the hardest thing is also the (next) right thing to do.  In this case, optimism is showcased colorfully as we know that life is not always perfectly worked out and smooth just because we are optimists. As Dr. Russ reminds us, optimism comes with the promise of hard work.

Rep. Giffords makes the next right decision for her, and the state of Arizona, by stepping out on faith and committing this time to her recovery, so that in the future she can go back to committing her time to the country.The decision was likely not an easy one, nor was it likely easy for her to make the above video to broadcast to the world. Yet Rep. Giffords did make the decision and the video, and both prove as shining examples of optimism in action.

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