what doesnt kill you

If you’re tired of soul-draining news, then you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Who knows about tomorrow?

But today, it’s my mission to lift your spirits, to remind you of the better things and to refocus your attention on enduring virtues that make life worth living.

Spreading positive news will be a challenge for me, so I’ll get help from folks who know how to mine silver from the darkest clouds.

There I go again, mentioning dark clouds. Enough of that. On with our encouragement: First, you’re still alive. Congratulations. There are a bunch of people who can’t say the same.

- “Life is a sexually transmitted disease.” – Guy Bellamy.

Let’s also note that no one’s actively trying to kill you, unless you’re a special case.

Most of us have enemies, and some of our enemies could kill if conditions were right or wrong, depending on the point of view. But, statistically, we don’t have to worry about a specific threat.

There are terrorists who wouldn’t mind killing people
in a general way, and that could include you. It’s nothing personal, and you’re far more likely to die in a car crash, so that’s good news.

- “Attack life, it’s going to kill you anyway.” – Steven Coallier.

What else? Something that doesn’t involve 401(k) accounts or government bailouts. Think, think, think.

OK, your chances of getting mauled by wild animals is relatively low. A grizzly bear shows up on the occasional back porch, and some deer have grudges against cars and trucks. But, really, when’s the last time you were attacked by feral dogs?

We should acknowledge small blessings. When you’re down and out, repeat after me, “I wasn’t mauled today.”

- “My kids’ idea of a hard life is to live in a house with only one phone.” – George Foreman.

The possibilities are endless. If the Earth were a rubber ball, no one could tell how it would bounce next.

It could land in front of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train barreling through town.

Or that little green and blue ball could bounce off somebody’s Hummer, hit a railroad crossing arm, then land in your shirt pocket, as pretty as you please.

With life, there’s always a chance, my friend.

- “Life is a roller coaster. Try to eat a light lunch.” – David A. Schmaltz.

Doesn’t that feel better?

Don’t thank me. It’s all part of the one-stop service we provide here at the Mighty Daily Journal.