I've collected Tiggers for years. You know who I'm talking about, don't you? That adorable orange and black-striped, child-like sidekick of the timeless character, Winnie The Pooh.
Over the last couple decades I've been given stuffed Tiggers, Tigger coffee mugs, Tigger shirts, Tigger PJ's, Tigger Christmas ornaments…You name it, I've got the Tigger for it.
Why Tigger? Because he's the eternal optomist. No matter what's going on around him, no matter what others are saying, no matter whether it's a "blustery day" or some other such negative happenstance, Tigger believes things will always just fine. Tiggers Bounce Back… 🙂
Are you a Tigger…or are you (oh, bother) an Eeyore?
It's so easy to get sucked in to all the negativity from the news, from friends and from family. Some people only feel normal when they're miserable. There are people who are perfectly content to stay where they are in life and there are people who, no matter what crisis or setback happens to them, they bounce back. They're Tiggers
TIggers believe there's always a way. Each one of us, everyday has a choice to either react to the doom and gloom "out there" or respond by rising above it and decide to succeed in spite of it.
I'll ask you again…are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? I'm hoping you'll join me and my Tiggers. We bounce back 🙂
Love the connection! Gonna do some bouncing back today in my world!
I like this. You know a tiger or a lion; they think thy have the most power. They think they are the biggest, but there is the giraffe and the elephant. He thinks he is the fastest, but then there is the Cheetah. But the lion wins when he shows up isn't it? I enjoyed reading your article Beth and YES bouncing back is very important to keep in front of us; thanks!
"The wonderful thing about Tiggers is, that I'm the only one… I'm the only one!" I guess Tigger was wrong about that! To be honest, my favorite Pooh characters are Tigger and Eeyore. They are both so true to their nature.
Love the comparisons Beth! I think I might have to go buy myself a Tigger now!
Beth, You are right! Tigger is the eternal optimist and that's why we all love him–even when he's annoying! 😀
Fun fabulous post with a powerful message! :))
Thanks Tamarah!! Keep on bouncin’ 🙂
Thanks Olga…you’re right. It’s not the person (or critter 🙂 ) that’s the fastest, biggest or whatever -est that counts. It’s the one who bounces back and keeps moving forward…
Hee hee…spoken like a true Tigger fan. Thanks Nancy!!
Thanks Jen!! Tigger fans of the world unite!! bouncy…bouncy…bounce 🙂
Hi Wil…optimism is a happy thing (even when it’s annoying) Keeps people wondering what you’re up to… 🙂
Thanks Denny…very much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Yay! Uplifting reminder to "bounce" back! Attitude is everything. Thanks Beth!
Thanks Rachelle!! A positive attitude doesn’t just effect our lives, it touches everyone we come in contact with. The bouncier, the better… 🙂