It is amazing how people react to different events.  I have two wonderful acquaintances.  I’ll call them Dan and Alex. Dan has very serious issues, but is generally upbeat and sees the world as positive.  Alex  has issues as well (we all do, don’t we?) but is generally pessimistic in outlook.  I can not help but see how these two people’s lives are radically different.

I find myself seeking out Dan, because even when he is talking about his health issues, he does it in such a way as to make you feel like his life has hope.  He is a true believer in this quote, “Accept fate, and move on. Don’t yield to the seductive pull of self-pity. Acting like a victim threatens your future.”

Alex is so much fun to be around when he is in a good mood, but watch out if you catch him on a bad day.  His mantra is “Why did this happen to me? My life will be awful, forever.”  He never takes responsibility for what is going on in his own life. His wife is awful. His job sucks. His kids never pay attention.  Yada. Yada. Yada. After a while, I tune him out.

Who would you rather be around? Dan or Alex? Better yet, who would you prefer to be like?  Both of these men have problems in their lives. The only difference is that Dan is doing something about it.

Be like Dan!