Master of Despair

Unfortunately, there are a lot of pessimistic people walking around with an attitude that gives the impression that they are always looking for the negative to happen. They appear to delight in misery happening to others and revel in the pain and downbeat aspects of modern life. Sometimes, I admit, that I want to just shake them and say, “Open your eyes and look around at the beauty of life. Pull yourself together and enjoy.” Of course, I don’t. I know that their misery will eventually lead them to light but why do they have to drag everyone else down with them?

I think that these type of people resemble a bear. They growl, curse, pace and ponder, until they become restless enough to leave the cave and emerge into the light. It is important to remember that behind it all, is a deep rooted Fear of who they are and who they are not.

The Wisdom of Buddha is quoted as saying,

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him.”

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

“When one is low enough, sad enough and lonely enough….they will begin to seek the Truth, which resides in the Light.” tc