love, hope, and optimism

12/28/2012

"My friends,
Love is better than anger.
Hope is better than fear.
Optimism is better than despair.
So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic.
And we’ll change the world."
- Jack Layton

I think too often we forget the simple things in life. I think if you asked a child if love is better than anger he would say, yes without hesitation. If you asked him if hope is better than fear the answer again would be yes. And when asked if optimism is better than despair, the answer would be yes again.

Why is it that when we grow up we lose confidence in what we believe. Even if you agree with the quote above, do you live this way? I have seen that as people grow up to be adults they become hypocritical and over complicate everything.

I am trying to live in a way that focuses on the simplicities in life and showcases what is truly important. Try to channel your inner kid to find what you love, who you love, what you hope for, and remember what it is like to be optimistic.

If everyone was loving, hopeful, and optimistic, how amazing would the world be?

Love Joy Peace,

Kristiann

Comments

Rozelyn link

12/28/2012 3:57pm

Such a simple yet meaningful post. I think most of us as we grow older tend to look at the results --- material results that is. We try to copy those who were successful on what they're doing instead of looking for what we have inside us. Whether things go our way or not, we aren't feeling satisfaction because we are not doing what we are meant and equipt to do.

Kristiann

12/29/2012 2:50pm

I'm glad these words are meaningful to you. I know that most people believe that anger is better than love, but sometimes it is the simplest ideas that are the hardest to actually live by. I find myself forgetting the basics from time to time so I believe it is good for everyone to have a reminder. I'm going to go check out your blog now...