Hope and Desdemona

Now, before you start reading this article, I want you to take a moment and relax. This might not be important to you now, but you might need this passage in the future.

Well then, what is perspective?
It is the way in which we see the world. The way in which we deal with every blow life aims at us, eyes open or closed. Every single person among 7 billion people has a different view of the world. Some always ready to stand again, some tired of fighting. Some with a spoonful of kindness, and others, a pinch of salt.

Think of it this way. Imagine life is a maze, full of thorns. You might think "Why would I want to walk on it?"[That you'll get to know, just hang with me okay?] Imagine, beside you are two people, Desdemona and Hope. Desdemona keeps your focus on the thorns, the stinging pain and hopelessness, while Hope shows you the red dew-filled roses, the honeysuckle with bees around it, the rolling meadows with Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme.[Comfort,Strength,Love and Courage]

Now, we've all got something trapped inside (fear, hate, sadness) that Desdemona feeds on. [Yeah, such a cheery person]The downside is [what is NOT the downside here?] the more you feed her, the more hopeless and negative you feel.

"You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself, and see what happens."- Louise L. Hay

Hey, I know what you're thinking, "Another person who uses random quotes, ugh!" but actually read it. Let it soak in. Most of us beat ourselves up without realizing it, because that's all we've been doing for so long. So, get into a room, re-read that quote and scream. Just scream. It actually helps a lot more than you realize. Let go of all the bottled up feelings, unsaid words and say, “The past is in the past. It's time for me to let go".

After that, go back to Hope in that story. You’ll find your perspective of Hope and Desdemona has changed. Once you go back to Hope, Hope will help you see the world a little clearer. The anger, sadness and misunderstanding behind every thorn, and the struggles overcome by every flower.

Then, before you know it, the world seems to shift before your eyes. No longer grey and dark. And just a little something for my fellow Potterheads, "Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the light"

Wondering how to do this? Well, active efforts towards personality development goes a long way in developing a positive attitude in life. Personality development is crucial not only in an individual's educational and professional life, but also in personal lives.

TRAIN your MIND to see GOOD in everything, Change your thoughts... Change your life.