i like to believe in the best of me, those around me, and my world in general.  i am pretty sure there’s not much i cannot ever do ... or learn.  i think most people’s intentions are good and honorable ... though at times, misunderstood.  and the world is a welcoming place - infinitely benevolent.  

my husband, on the other hand, thinks a healthy dose of pessimism is not only practical, but intelligent - and perhaps i am foolish to relinquish without pause.

i am yin to his yang.  and he provides roots that allow me to flower.

fortunately, we balance each other out - and neither of us is actually wrong ...

... nor right.

radical optimism suggests we view the world with no measure of outcome whatsoever.  all is as it should be - beyond what we might consider good or bad, right or wrong, gratifying or painful.

radical optimism says that this moment is perfect as it is.  perhaps not as we planned or as we want - for our desires are not relevant. 

experiences are not measured by the results they tender.  because everything is exactly as it should be.  for now.  in this moment.  for reasons we may not yet understand.  for reasons we may never.

instead of focusing what is missing or attaching to what is there - you can open yourself up to the unique moment that is, and all it has to offer.