focus is not denial

To say one must focus on the good things in life is not to say one must deny all that is bad. Nor ignor the wrong and bury one’s head in the sand. Focusing on the good is taking what is right and making the world a better place. For example, college requires study, endless hours of lecture, writing papers and exams. It provides a breath of knowledge and an oppertunitiy for one to become cognitively engaged in a subject. You see, if a college class is boring, it is the student’s fault for not becoming more engaged. The secret to happiness and mental health is cognitive engagement, not cognitive activity. One can be cognitive active and not care about the subject. One cannot be cognitive engaged without being invested. Get invested by focusing on the positive aspects; by finding the relevant parts and integrating them immediately into your life.

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