Make the Best of Things 🌻
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! 🌳🍋 Oh, sorry, that’s yet another cliché, but you get the gist. This time-honored phrase, “make the best of things,” has been around since at least the fourteenth century, rooted deeply in the rich soil of human perseverance. Just imagine those medieval folks, dealing with plague and famine, still managing to see a sliver of sunshine in the cloud-ridden sky.
Humorous Take:
Remember, the practice of pretending things are better than they are is probably as old as time itself. this is merely our ancient ancestors’ way of saying, “Let’s not cry over spilled mead." 🍺
Synonyms & Related Phrases:
- Putting a brave face on
- Looking on the bright side
- Grin and bear it
- Take the rough with the smooth
- Set a good face on a bad matter (thanks to Humphrey Gifford for this gem from 1580!) 🌸
Antonyms:
- Wallow in self-pity
- Complain endlessly
- Make a mountain out of a molehill
Applying the Phrase:
As frequently peppered in countless novels and movies, the spirit of this phrase can be found absolutely everywhere, from Charles Dickens’s “Great Expectations” to Monty Python’s “The Life of Brian” with its famously upbeat song “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.” It’s even a cornerstone in the motivational speaking realm, where embracing positivity sometimes means pretending everything isn’t on fire.
Thought-Provoking Wisdom:
“The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.” — Henry Ward Beecher
Recommended Reads & Films:
- 🎥 Forrest Gump – Ever see life as a box of chocolates?
- 📚 Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery – Anne’s perpetual positivity is inspirational.
- 🎥 The Pursuit of Happyness – A beautiful story showcasing the sheer power of resilience.
Farewell Thought: Take a cue from the eternal wisdom of Humphrey Gifford and many a hopeful soul across the centuries. Set a good face on a bad matter, smile through the rain, and always seek the silver lining in those clouds. Cheers to making the best out of everything! 🌦️✨
With everlasting optimism, E. M. Sunshine
