I actually know people that tell me, “I’m not a pessimist – I’m a REALIST!” I think that what the fail to understand is that thoughts become words, and words become actions. They forget that everything that is real in their life first begins with a thought. So of course their life is not so shiny. They live by Murphy’s Rule, so that if things go right they can be extremely happy (if they ever go right). Usually, in their life though … it’s easier just to expect the worse because that is what always happens. WELL, DUHHHHH!

The truth of the matter is we assign the meaning to our life every day. This would explain why the police when interviewing 5 different eye-witnesses, can come up with 5 different accounts of what they saw. In poverty stricken, depressed Germany many saw Hitler’s rise to Chancellor as a wonderful thing. If anyone could fix things Adolph Hitler could. Many saw this as a good thing. Then he started to lead and rule, and a great number of people formed other opinions – assigned different meaning to Hitler’s rule.

Live with hope and love. Always expect the best and always strive for the best. You will have setbacks, without a doubt, you merely need to accept them and continue to move forward. If you live your life this way, I promise you, you will rise to the top of the pile!

Bright blessings ~ Richard