defining optimism

Today was his first day of work. The older brother dragged him out the bed at dawn and while rubbing his eyes he found himself awake in the middle of the street. The roads were bustling with people all hurrying to go to work.  His older brother too, made his way fast pushing his way amongst the crowds, dragging the little one by his hand. When they reached, the older brother announced “ here we are brother, lets start digging!” The younger child looked around – there was garbage all around him. What would they possibly find here? He wondered. Quickly following his brother’s steps, as he made his way through the dump, rain poured down. His brother pulled him to a dry corner and they both waited for the rain to stop. Disappointed and desolated, the young child looked as  the rain drops fell harder on the ground. The rainwater had formed tiny streams on the edges of the road while they sat in the corner to remain dry. When he looked up, he saw his brother folding a piece of paper. A boat !!!!!! The little child was so excited to see the paper boat sailing in the running water. His brother smiled and said “lets go home.  It won’t rain tomorrow”. 

It is good to appreciate what we have and what we don't have. What I have may be very little to me, but a lot to many others.