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    Most of the resources that I have consulted for this paper have agreed that hope bears great potential for the treatment and healing of those affected by trauma. That being said‚ there is still no consensus on what exactly hope is and how it is helpful. For too long the topic of hope has been reduced to an afterthought or an implicit factor in the treatment of those afflicted with trauma. Perhaps the reason that hope has been neglected is that many professionals do not know how to quantify or measure;

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    complicated and influential supporting character present in this novel. Her complex and influential character is portrayed through the traits of optimism‚ patience‚ and selflessness. To begin with‚ Miss Maudie’s complexity and influence is exhibited through her constant optimism. She remains positive even throughout the tragic times in her life. Her enduring optimism is evident when her house catches on fire. As Miss Maudie talks with Scout‚ Scout becomes puzzled by her neighbor’s unbroken positivity. Scout

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    Character overview Jonathan Iwegbu Jonathan Iwegbu‚ the protagonist of "Civil Peace"‚ is the optimistic nucleus of the entire narrative. Despite the recent devastation of the Biafran War‚ Jonathan exhibits a happy tone in the face of death. Jonathan’s optimism is first demonstrated in the first paragraph when he exclaims how happy he is for his life. The quote repeated towards the end of the book reflects the theme is "Nothing puzzles God" [1] and then continues to explain "He had come out of the war with

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    Thinking Hats’ system report that their teams are more productive and in general "happier and healthier". The Six Hats: The White Hat: calls for information known or needed. "The facts‚ just the facts." The Yellow Hat: symbolizes brightness and optimism. You can explore the positives and probe for value and benefit The Black Hat: signifies caution and critical thinking - do not overuse! Why something may not work The Green Hat: focuses on creativity‚ possibilities‚ alternatives and new ideas

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    meanings of the final words: “we must cultivate our garden” The picaresque novella “Candide” written by Francois-Marie Voltaire explores the use of satire as a medium to comment and confront dominant philosophy of his context‚ Liebniz philosophy of optimism. Voltaire embeds a premise of protest against surrendering to apathy and animalistic desires instead of using logic and rationale to become accountable for ones own actions. This is epitomised by the final words; “we must cultivate our garden” inferring

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    illnesses are not exempt from the benefits of optimism. The American Journal of Epidemiology published a study searching for a link between optimism and the progression of serious health issues. They concluded‚ that the statistics showed a strong association between increased optimism and decreased risks of mortality. This applied to even serious causes of death‚ such as cancer‚ stroke and heart disease (Kim et. al). They did not fail to mention that this optimism ultimately led to healthier life choices

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    The Influences of Candide’s Development The story Candide or Optimism‚ written in 1759 by Francois Marie Arouet De Voltaire‚ is about a young man who experiences many misfortunes and who is exceptionally naïve. His development throughout his journey in life is contributed and influenced by the people he comes in contact with. In the story‚ Candide has the opportunity to experience many different views on philosophical optimism by meeting different people who have all suffered from different experiences

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    Table of Content Table of Content Part A 3 1. Introduction 3 2. Literature review 3 3. Analysis 7 3.1 Professionalism 7 3.2 Flexibility 8 3.3 Optimism 9 3.4 Transparency 9 4. Conclusion 10 Part B 12 Part C 14 References Appendix 1 Part A 1. Introduction In recent decades‚ Australia accounting regulatory system becomes increasingly stronger. Corporation law‚ the professional accounting bodies as well as the Australia Securities and investment commissions

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    opportunities. People can most successfully respond to conflict with optimism. Some people believe that optimists don’t live in reality and can’t see the true extent of a problem. However‚ optimists fight hard to find solutions and regain a sense of control when adversity strikes. Also‚ research suggests that optimists develop more positive ways of explaining disappointing events allowing them to cope with disappointment. Finally‚ optimism helps people

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    and science indicate the growth of women in society and in regards to fashion. Moreover the yellow background‚ on the left side of the cartoon‚ is indicative of the optimism associated with

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