PESSIMISM
“Pessimist: One who, when given the choice of two evils, chooses both.”
~ Oscar Wilde
In the past, I always looked on the gloomy side of life. The glass was always half empty. I remember thinking nothing good was ever going to happen, life was to be endured, everybody had a price, and people were all selfishly looking out for themselves.
I projected onto others my own sickness, my own despair, and my own pessimism. In that regard, mine was a suicidal existence.
Today I choose to be a positive and creative person who refuses to be surrounded by negativism. My attitude in life makes all the difference as to my enjoyment of life. Now my glass is more than half full, and I am happy.
God, in the gift of choice, may I recognize my potential joy.
© 2008 Leo Booth
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