The Glad Game

There's always two sides to any situation just like two sides of a coin. We can choose to view the good side or bad side of things. Sometimes being upset over something is just so unproductive and to move on, we just have to make the best of the situation.

I remember reading a story by Eleanor H. Porter entitled Pollyanna. Pollyanna Whittier is a young girl who goes to live with her wealthy Aunt Polly after her father's death. Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers on what she calls "The Glad Game"; she always tries to find something to be glad about in every situation, and to always do without delay whatever she thinks is right.

With this philosophy, and her own sunny personality, she brings so much gladness to her aunt's dispirited New England town that she transforms it into a pleasant, healthy place to live. Eventually, however, even Pollyanna's robust optimism is put to the test when she loses the use of her legs in an accident.

There are indeed a lot of things to be thankful of in life. If we stop harping on misgivings and start being positive about the things around us, we'll be able to live our lives happily.