The Silver Lining

its never good to be over-optimistic. I never am. People always criticize me for being pessimistic but I always have a good answer for that - I am not pessimistic, I'm realistic. It works for me. You know? But in the recent past I've realized this...its an absolutely wonderful feeling to see the silver lining.

Let me explain how.

Its easy to feel good and hopeful when things are going well...everyone does. But its really, really hard to feel positive when life has taken a surprising turn for the worse. Its at these moments, when all you want is a ray of hope, when you start seeing the silver lining. Everything might not be going perfectly...but there are little signs. You might not have the house you desire, but you have a home. You might not have the job you've coveted all your life, but you have a fun job. You might not have romance in your life, but you have the greatest friends. To me, this is all part of the silver lining -- the little signs. Its a good feeling.

I don't want to come across sounding foolish feeling thankful for things that everyone has. But you know, it matters. I wish for everyone that whenever they feel low, think about the silver lining.