Today was the absolute worst day ever

And don’t try to convince me that

There’s something good in every day

Because, when you take a closer look

This world is a pretty evil place.

Even if

Some good does shine through once in a while

Satisfaction and happiness don’t last.

And it’s not true that

It’s all in the mind and heart

Because

True happiness can be obtained

Only if one’s surroundings are good

It’s not true that good exists

I’m sure you can agree that

My reality

Creates

My attitude

It’s all beyond my control

And you’ll never in a million years hear me say that

Today was a good day

Now, read the story backwards (… and then come back).

This story, shared by a dear friend, speaks to how perception is shaped by one’s attitude. Given the same facts, the same situation, the same outcome, our perception of what is bad or good is largely an outcome of our attitude. Is the sky partly cloudy or partly sunny? Is the glass half-filled or half-empty? Are people no-good or are all people inherently good? Is life largely void of love or does life proves that love must exist? 

Your attitude provides you the answer, and the path to find your purpose.

Until Next Friday,    

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