“I used to stand before the mirror and look deep into my unhappy eyes, sigh and say, ‘Oh cruel fate!’ And in a few minutes, I felt a little bit better.” This is what Moominpappa used to say. Sometimes life presents us with challenges that are difficult to get through, and this practice can actually help.
Bright Side has prepared a collection of situations in which this small exercise could help us to look at the future with optimism.
1. Oh, no, no, no…
2. Well, now it’s pizza time!
3. Maybe rent will be a bit lower now?
4. When you aren’t careful enough:
5. This ice cream came without a cone.
6. Yes, these are peanuts in a Coca-Cola bottle.
7. My view from the top of Machu Picchu Mountain and what the view could have been:
8. At least they found what they were looking for.
9. Now I know what a bottomless cup of coffee looks like.
10. Just got to my therapy appointment. It seems to be off to a bad start…
11. Don’t blame him. He hasn’t finished the book yet.
12. Spice up your life!
13. “Our youngest son has a taste for irony.”
14. “I just built a new house for myself.”
Are you upset when you fail to do something or when unexpectedly bad days sneak up on you? Do you think Moominpappa’s advice can help with this? Share your stories with us!
Preview photo credit IsProbablyLying4 / Reddit
World’s Hairiest Girl Embraces Change After Meeting Soulmate – See Her New Look
Supatra ‘Natty’ Susuphan, once known as ‘The World’s Hairiest Girl,’ has transformed her life. Natty, 17, from Bangkok, Thailand, battled Ambras Syndrome, causing excessive hair growth. Guinness World Records recognized her in 2010. She used laser treatments, but now shaves to maintain her look.
Natty found love and posted on social media: “You’re not just my first love, you’re the love of my life.” Ambras Syndrome was once misunderstood, leading to stigma. Natty faced teasing and cruel nicknames like ‘Wolf Girl’ and ‘Chewbacca’ in school. However, her family and friends supported her.
Natty’s perspective is inspiring. She said, “Being hairy makes me special.” Despite the teasing, she’s grown accustomed to her condition and hopes for a cure someday. Her journey highlights self-acceptance and the importance of a supportive network.
It’s a testament to resilience and redefining beauty on one’s terms.
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