By Mary Kay Scharf
Many people live by the mantra “attitude” is everything, and I happen to be one of those people. There are quotes and posters and even bible verses that encourage us to self-determine our outlook on life…to choose to be positive even when the world around us seems bleak.
I am going to read a poem called The Worst Day Ever. The poem, written by a teenager, went viral in the past two years due to its deep, yet simple message.
Today was the absolute worst day ever.
And don’t try to convince me that
there’s something good in every day
Because, when you take a closer look
This world is a pretty evil place.Even if
Some goodness does shine through once in a while,
Satisfaction and happiness don’t last.And it’s not true that
It’s all in the mind and heart
Because
True happiness can be attained
Only if one’s surroundings are good.It’s not true that good exists…
I’m sure you can agree that
The reality
Creates
My attitude.It’s all beyond my control
And you’ll never in a million years hear me say
Today was a very good day
Now, to emphasize the impact perspective has on lives, I will read the poem from the bottom up.
Today was a very good day
And you’ll never in a million years hear me say
It’s all beyond my control.
My attitude
Creates
The reality…
I’m sure you can agree with that.
It’s not true that good exists
Only if one’s surroundings are good.
True happiness can be attained
Because
It’s all in the mind and heart.
And it’s not true that
Satisfaction and happiness don’t last.
Some goodness does shine through once in a while
Even if
This world is a pretty evil place.
Because, when you take a closer look,
There’s something good in every day…
And don’t try to convince me that
Today was the absolute worst day ever!
This poem illustrates the powerful way attitude influences our approach to life.
What perspective will you have on this day? It is your decision to make.
