It really doesn't matter how full the glass is.

A lot of people like to divide our world into those who view the glass as either half full or half empty. The point they are really trying to make is that there are people who look at life with a positive outlook and focus on the bright side of every situation. Then there are tthose who choose to look at the bad side of everything and end up building themselves a miserable existence.

The truth is that it doesn't matter how full or empty the glass is. What you really need to understand is that the magic is in being happy that we have the glass at all.

Look at it this way, the glass is our life and the amount of water in it at any given point represents the things we view as good and positive.

If you spend life focusing on the things you don't have (like the part of the glass that is empty) then all you will build for yourself is an empty life. The problem with this type of outlook is that the habit of looking at the empty part of our lives is very hard to break and you will eventually reach a point where you feel bad even when your glass is very full.

The reverse is also true, if you spend all of your time focusing on the good things and blessings in your life you will find that you can appreciate the times when there is very little left in that glass and be grateful for what you do have.

Life is a wonderful gift we have been given and it is ours to do with what we choose. The easiest way to have a successful life is to learn to appreciate the wonderful people and blessings you have. Spend your time looking for people who have situations that are more difficult than yours and offering them a hand up. You will find that your perspective and attitude stay on a good course and your heart will remain full as you help others.

If you spend your life always looking at those who have more than you, wondering why or feeling like you have been cheated. Then that's exactly what you will get, cheated out of all the great things that were happening all around you. You will ultimately feel bad about yourself and your situation. This turns people into bitter and miserable beings that spend time trying to drag others down.

Dad