

Even as I’ve been working on these posts and thinking over whether to be or not to be cynical, I’ve asked myself a lot of questions. And the answer to these questions has been a resounding ‘NO’……
No, I will not to be defined by the behavior of others.
No, I will not become defensive, cold and unfeeling.
I’m not naive or foolish, I’m rather practical, but I realize that if I want to be “Me’, then I cannot be cynical. I am aware that being ‘uncynical’ is not easy, but I realize that I’m not alone in this. I know a lot of friends who are so positive in the most trying of personal circumstances…. many others, who are trying with all their might to make a positive difference in the world……so what’s my excuse?
If we listened to our intellect, we’d never have a love affair. We’d never have a friendship. We’d never go into business, because we’d be cynical. Well, that’s nonsense. You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down. ~ Ray Bradbury
Like the important things in life we all have a choice – and I choose not to be cynical. I chose to jump of those cliffs time and again – and be me! What about you?
May you be inspired – everyday!
Thanks for the reminder, Corinne! We do have the tendency to be cynical sometimes, especially when we see the injustice around us. But as you've said, we should not be defined by the behavior of other people. More power and be blessed! 😉
I once read this in Chicken Soup, and would like to tell this to you,
I wish I could tell you,
this is how much I love you 🙂