A cock-eyed optimist…I am not. But I was in the library yesterday and I came across this book made up of an interesting collection of poetry. I appreciate a good rhyme so I read a few. And before each chapter in the book the author gave a little inspirational blurb.

It was before one of the chapters that the author wrote something that went like this….”optimism is like a muscle…the more you use it the stronger it gets.”

Hmm…words to ponder.

So I thought about our current political times that are no doubt weighing on the minds of many… a forced socialized healthcare, trillion plus national debt, an economic recession imposed by flagrant inflation, rising unemployment, out of control foreign policy, ludicrous and offensive bailouts, obtrusive attacks on the privacy of Americans under the guise of security, corrupt and noxious politicians, and another “democracy” hellbent on suicide. I could continue but needless to say the laundry list is about enough to send the most cheerful of optimists running for the Rockies…where the pessimists have already made camp.

However, there is a happy disconnect, I feel, between the grim state of reality and the doom and gloom of the unknown. It’s in that place, where the die hard optimists, who have bowls of good common sense every morning for breakfast, like to hang out.

I have friends there. I love visiting and am seriously looking into some prime real estate.

Every visit leaves me with a more positive outlook. Not unrealistic. Just a bit more positive. That the good guy will win someday…even if I’m not around. That wrongs will eventually be righted. And that the hardships, criticisms, persecutions and obstacles we endure and overcome with patience, persistence, and a little pluck will not all be in vain. And I feel encouraged. So much so, that I am willing to hurl myself back into the quagmire of politics time and again. That optimism is the fuel I need to fight the slimy politicians, mouth pieces, puppets, and tools that are at work destroying our bill of precious rights in front of our frustrated faces.

*Sigh*

So whether it’s a place you visit, a new muscle to flex, an attitude, or a glass…give optimism a little try. Don’t let the gravity of an uncertain future crush the hope that once forged a free nation.

I know that for some the glass is half empty…but that’s when I say… another round on me dear patriots! 

1. Luther Says:
   January 31st, 2010 at 9:25 am

   Thanks for the reminder!