Monday, August 5, 2013

Pessimism, Optimism or Panic…

A new day

Coming up today – travel to a new place, some tight connections and tighter deadlines, people letting me down, a critical presentation, my car is making funny noises, and a friend needs help.

It’s all a bit too much.

So how do we react?

The pessimist

It’s all going to go bad, life can’t get any worse, why should I even get up. I hate my life. I deserve better than this. I need a break. It’s all their fault.

The optimist

It’s all going to be fine – isn’t the sky pretty?

The “Believer”

I can do this – whether it is good or bad. If I believe in myself hard enough I will be fine. I am male, strong, smart, and handsome – we are all good (with gritted teeth).

The Bible

It is too much for me. I can do some of it, but a lot is beyond my control. Some will be wonderful, some will be terrifying. In all of it, God is with me, and it’s all part of his good, loving plan. Let’s go!

Which choice leads to joy?

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