Words of Wisdom

Posted December 1st, 2009 by KellBell

I originally started this post with a different title 2 days ago to sum up the events of our Thanksgiving weekend. Instead, I think I’ll share some words of wisdom I discovered today…

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

~ Winston Churchill

It is no hidden secret that I am cynical and pessimistic by nature. Or, as I often like to say, pessimistically optimistic. Well as of late – and even before Pro’s death, though his passing has strengthened my resolve somewhat – I have been trying to have more of a “glass is half full” view about life. For example, instead of grumbling and groaning about Mondays as I used to, I now kick start each Monday with a smile and excitement. It’s true that sometimes I have to force that cheerier start out of me, but once I embrace the concept it never fails to carry over the rest of the day and most of the week.

It strikes me as “funny” (or maybe ironic) that these findings are often perfectly timed in my life. I am currently faced with quite a few challenges that are taxing my ability to stay upbeat, and for most of these challenges I think this saying applies itself perfectly. But that is only “most” of them. I think it can actually apply to all of them, but I won’t be able to truly realize and appreciate that fact until I fully come to terms with things.

That’s all…I just wanted to share…and to, maybe, make you think.