1:48 PM on Friday, December 4. 2009
Life Changing Revelations
I don't even know how to start this, so I'm going to just start tying and hope that what I'm trying to explain will work itself out. So just humor me for now. It may or may not make any sense by the time the post is done.
I've discovered that there is a huge divide in the world. There are the people who are half full, and the people that are half empty. Duh, right? There have always been those people, everyone knows that. Some people are just positive, and some are negative. The shocking part, though, is that this mind set doesn't just affect how you feel; it changes how you interact with the world, and in turn determines almost your entire life.
You don't believe me? Think of the most unlucky person you know. The poor slob who has trouble keeping a job, keeping friends, keeping love partners, keeping their money. Now in turn, think of someone you consider extremely lucky, with a great life, great family, lots of friends, fantastic job. Got that?
Now ask yourself honestly which of those two people is the most positive. I bet the guy who is always down on his luck is constantly negative, griping about his life and generally unhappy. On the other hand, the guy with the great life is probably very positive, outgoing, happy-go-lucky and just fun to be around. I bet there are people who would complain that the happy guy is happy because his life is great, but you know what? If you're unhappy and negative, you're not going to be happy even with the best in life. If you're negative, you see badness in all things. But if you're positive, you know that it's vital to see joy in all that's around you.
I can honestly say that my family is mostly the negative type. And it finally occurs to me that that's why they've got such a string of bad luck. They're bound by their chains of hate and self-pity and can't find life's real joys.
I decided last night to never again be counted in the negative camp. My life is wonderful, and it can only get better from here. I'm not going to let negativity sap my energy and keep me from reaching my potentials.
I've discovered that there is a huge divide in the world. There are the people who are half full, and the people that are half empty. Duh, right? There have always been those people, everyone knows that. Some people are just positive, and some are negative. The shocking part, though, is that this mind set doesn't just affect how you feel; it changes how you interact with the world, and in turn determines almost your entire life.
You don't believe me? Think of the most unlucky person you know. The poor slob who has trouble keeping a job, keeping friends, keeping love partners, keeping their money. Now in turn, think of someone you consider extremely lucky, with a great life, great family, lots of friends, fantastic job. Got that?
Now ask yourself honestly which of those two people is the most positive. I bet the guy who is always down on his luck is constantly negative, griping about his life and generally unhappy. On the other hand, the guy with the great life is probably very positive, outgoing, happy-go-lucky and just fun to be around. I bet there are people who would complain that the happy guy is happy because his life is great, but you know what? If you're unhappy and negative, you're not going to be happy even with the best in life. If you're negative, you see badness in all things. But if you're positive, you know that it's vital to see joy in all that's around you.
I can honestly say that my family is mostly the negative type. And it finally occurs to me that that's why they've got such a string of bad luck. They're bound by their chains of hate and self-pity and can't find life's real joys.
I decided last night to never again be counted in the negative camp. My life is wonderful, and it can only get better from here. I'm not going to let negativity sap my energy and keep me from reaching my potentials.
My life is art. When I dream, my imagination flies, and when I wake, it tells its story on paper with pen. And when I look out a window, I see endless possibilities. But I have a long way to go still on my journey through the clouds of art and imagination. Won't you join me?
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