Epiphanies

Have you ever had that moment, where in one minute you suddenly have a spotlight brought out and shone on the deepest crevices in your thoughts?

Today, I wished someone a happy birthday. In return, I was grunted at, and the person said, "Well, thanks. At least someone remembered." Suddenly, life looked a little brighter for me, because I saw that there was the dark side of life (which this person holds to with an iron grip) and a light side to life (which I much prefer).

When people continually look at the bad side of things, the glass half empty mentality, life can never be good. If you keep your mind in a little fishbowl, consider your own thoughts, feelings and events the world, and always expect the worst - life will never improve. You don't see, explore, experience the opportunities that are presented to you, and so they pass you by.

Every bad experience must have a positive out come, whether its a lesson learnt about yourself, someone else, or the world at large. Bad job? At least you know what you don't like, and will avoid it in the future. Bad boyfriend? You learn the signs to steer clear of. Bad boyfriends? Maybe its you, as there is only one common element there. Bad tequila? Well, I learnt that lesson and steer clear at all costs.

My positive experience today, no matter how low I feel, if someone is wishing me a happy birthday, I will gratefully say thank you, and invite them to my birthday drinks. And will avoid micro managers at all cost in the future.