Perspective.

Perspective.

One of the most profound things I’ve read in recent years goes something like this: “Being happy is as simple as thinking that you are.”  Isn’t that a great truth?

As far as outlooks go, it’s typically summed up as a two sided coin... optimism and pessimism.  The reality is that those attitudes are all based on specific perspectives.  Having different perspectives enriches our ability to reason and grow as members of the human race.

My perspective has for the most part been pessimism.  Though I veiled it with terms like “humanist” and “realist” the truth of the matter is that I’m highly pessimistic.  My Mom is too.  So is my Grandmother.  It’s an attitude that I believe I learned and wish I could unlearn.  So that’s part of what my blog is going to be about.

Though from time to time I may end up writing about random thoughts or ideas, the bulk of this blog is going to be an exercise in viewing things from an optimistic perspective.  Changing my attitude is nothing new.  I’ve done it as many times a smokers “quit smoking.”  However, writing tends to reinforce whatever it is you are writing about... much like taking notes in class. 

So here goes.  The glass is half full.