An aphorism by Charles Dickens, "Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."
As I glean from the messages posted by teenagers of today on FB, I cannot help but sigh on how pessimistic life seems to afford them, or at least that is how they perceive it. As chided by Dickens, one really ought to look at the beautiful side of each situation and appreciate what left of her beauty, if one is in a dire situation, for it is when one forces oneself to veer away from the tremendous whirlpool of negative suction, and often indulgence, that one is able to break away from the vicious cycle of melancholy.
Life is good, as I have often reminded myself; yes, I need to remind myself often when situations are not pretty. Life must be good for the 'propaganda' has a magical and magnetic effect of setting one in the direction of goodness, and hopefully, happiness. Looking at the life and death dramatic experience of the Haitians, Iin relativity to our lives in Singapore, I cannot help but unknowingly let out a soft, but convincing, "Life's good".
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