Keep a positive attitude!

From this picture, we can see two men with opposing reactions to the bottle of wine which has fallen. One person is lamenting over the event, willing to accept that the worst has happened. Whereas, the other, holds a more positive attitude, and he realizes that there is still some wine left.

I think this picture illustrates that having a positive attitude may lead to different results. We all aspire to do everything perfectly, but life is full of ups and downs, so we need to maintain a positive attitude regardless of the situation. If one holds a positive attitude, even when facing difficult times, one is still able to get lots of happiness whatever the outcome. Keeping a positive outlook allows miracles to happen. Conversely, if one holds a negative attitude, it will seem like everything is impossible, and troubles exist everywhere and at all times.

As for me, I support the belief of having a positive attitude. The words written by Shelley could be the best illustration of this point, "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” Thus, no matter how hard the reality is, we should just believe in ourselves and expect the best to happen. Ernest Hemingway once wrote,"The world is a fine place, and worth fighting for.” Therefore, just keep a positive attitude and do your utmost to achieve your goals.

A good essay, a nice try, and an even better philosophy! Your topic is good and so is your construction, but work a bit on improving your vocabulary so that you can have choices as to the words you use. Thanks for sharing! Keep writing and posting as practice makes perfect! With best regards, J. p.s. Perhaps you and tikkum_olam exchanged other messages, but just from your essay above, I really don't see how "counterintuitive" is the word "you were looking for" or why it is relevant to your posting! The meaning of it is only marginally related. Sorry!

keep the opposite attitude

From this picture we can see two men with totally opposing attitudes towards the bottle of wine which fell down. One man is sighing due to the tragedy, thinking everything is over and there's nothing is left. Whereas the other person holds a positive attitude, he thinks fate is just playing with him and there are is still some wine left.
I think this picture implies that different attitudes leads to different results. We want to do all the be perfect, but life is full of its ups and downs. We need to keep having positive attitudes. If you hold have a positive attitude, even when facing a difficulty, you will still get lots of happiness. Keeping your mind, believing miracles could happen. Conversely, if you hold  have a negative attitude, everything for you is becomes impossible and trouble will exist everywhere and everytime. 

As for me, I support the positive attitude. The words written by Shelley could be the best illustration of for this point,”If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” So, no matter how hard the reality is, we should just believe in ourselves. Ernest Hemingway once wrote,”The world is a fine place, and worth fighting for.” So, just keep a positive attitude and do your utmost to achieve your goal.