There is so much negativity in our world today, and it’s easy to get swept up into the flow of negative news, opinions, and media. Optimism is difficult. Staying positive means we have to swim upstream to break through the current of pessimism. The good news, though, is that we have a choice. While it doesn’t come naturally to most of us, we can choose to be positive.In this episode, Pastor Danny shares six ways we can break through negativity and move toward a positive attitude.1. Turn down the negativity.2. Turn up the positivity.3. Only focus on what you can control4. Work on your perspective.5. Practice gratitude.6. Keep your faith strong.Additional Resources:6 Keys to Positivity www.dannyanderson.net by Danny AndersonThe Art of Living: The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061286052/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_zwIbFbT09DZSX via @amazon) by EpictetusThe Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591846358/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_dxIbFbQ11KC9A via @amazon)by Ryan HolidaySeven Scientific Proven Benefits of Gratitude that Will Motivate You to Give Thanks Year-Round (https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/11/23/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude-that-will-motivate-you-to-give-thanks-year-round/#2b241d5a183c)by Amy Morin, ForbesFor more information about Emmanuel Church, including our weekend service times and locations, visit www.eclife.org.For more content from Pastor Danny, subscribe to his blog at www.dannyanderson.net. Have a question you’d like Danny and Rachel to discuss on the podcast? Email us at [email protected].