Great morning Friend,

One mistake, in my opinion, I see some people make, is trying to solve a problem by becoming preachers of the problem.

They seem to think that if only, more people were aware of horrible situation x, situation x would improve.

I read a line in a book one time that made a lot of sense to me. ‘Things are not created by thinking of their opposites.’

I heard that mother Theresa said she would never attend a war rally, but if invited to a peace rally, she’d be among the first to attend.

This resonates with me.

If you’re really against poverty, why not direct your efforts at creating or working on constructive solutions for it?

If you’re against hate, why not be and show and spread love instead?

If you’re opposed to slavery and undue authoritarian control, why not become an expert in being, teaching and living in freedom?

This is not a ‘stick your head in the sand’ philosophy.

It’s more of a ‘notice the mud is there but choose, instead to spend most of your time, looking to and pointing out the stars instead’ philosophy.

I’m optimistic about the future because people are powerful and have infinite potential to affect positive change in themselves and the world around them,

… when we choose to focus on solutions and highlight the good.

Seems to me, this is also a much happier and more productive way to live.

The voice of the Almighty saith, “Up and onward forevermore!” ~Emerson

-Paul