Optimism...?

Optimism ...
living
or
dead?

the power of hope
or
resignation?

the power of holding one's head high
when everything seems to be going wrong
or
withdrawing into self and ashamed?

the power to bear setbacks
or
let setbacks break you down?

the power to let the future be promising
or
filled with chaos and disorder and despair?

the power of God
or
the enemy of Satan?

Optimism
or
Pessimism?

Which avenue do you follow?

Cathy Orrick Luders
8.31.2011