Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing spectacular was ever achieved.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Enthusiasm first appeared in English in 1603. The supply of the word is the Greek enthousiasmos, which ultimately comes from the adjective entheos, “having God within,” shaped from en, “in, inside,” and theos, “God.” Over time the meaning of enthusiasm became extended to “rapturous inspiration like that brought on by God” to “an overly assured perception that one is inspired by God.”  

Make no mistake about it. I am no stranger to turbulent times. I’ve been chewed up and spit out like a bitter lemon. But I don’t dwell there. I select to choose myself up, lick my wounds and move on.  I realized early in my childhood that the quicker I get my head back into the race the better off I am. The way I see it’s that all of us have limitless “at bats”. If we strike out, we get to swing again again… and again.  As a Christian business consultant I see it time and again when people get knocked down and never get back up. A business coach can’t make them swing again. We can encourage with enthusiasm!
It totally baffles me when someone is doing their job half heartedly with a lackadaisical attitude. They go through the motions, just barely above flat lining.  If it’s worth doing… it’s worth doing with ardour and enthusiasm!  I have gone to the dentist with enthusiasm, because I was glad to have my teeth sparkly white. I’ve paid my taxes with enthusiasm because I was truly glad to have a job. I’ve shoveled horse $#!+ with enthusiasm only for the simple truth I was getting paid.  The key is to concentrate on the “why”.  What’s the reason WHY you are doing a task. Should you can’t find a passionate reason… it is advisable move on.
Don’t be confused, I’m not saying to stroll through life and suppose every thing is always peaches and roses. However, I do propose that you have to be optimistic and a realist. Live in reality, and dwell on the positive. We live under the American Flag and it’s our right to chase happiness.
The final level I’ll endeavor to make is that in all conditions try to be thankful.  
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
I Thessalonians 5:18
Notice is does not say “FOR” everything give thanks… I am surly not thankful for oil on our beaches. But it does says “IN” everything give thanks. I am thankful our community is coming together and everyone is willing to help.

When you find yourself feeling down and lethargic, go clean every single item you own. You’ll see how blessed you actually are.