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The Pursuit of Happiness in an unhappy world Part 1

by Louis Kotze

Cultivating the right attitude of faith for happiness and opportunity.

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I am sure we are all familiar with the often used glass half full/half empty illustration. Mathematically there is no difference between the glass half full or half empty but the way one sees the glass makes the world of difference. With a fearful attitude one will see the glass’s emptiness as a threat and its half fullness as a disappointment. A faith filled attitude will see the glass’s half fullness with thankfulness and the empty portion as presenting an opportunity.The ground-down mother of a persistently demanding five-year-old says sweetheart it's whatever you want it to be, just please let mummy have five minutes peace and quiet.The waiter will hurry to replace the glass with a full one. For him there are no doubts: the glass was empty when he took it away; it is full in the bill that he brings you.

Perceiving
Psalm 37:1-7 NLT
A psalm of David. Don't worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. 2 For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. 4 Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart's desires. 5 Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust Him, and He will help you. 6 He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. 7 Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for Him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
Psalm 37
Cultivating the right attitude of faith for happiness and opportunity.
I see the half full glass and am thankful.
I see the half emptiness and see opportunity.