Beyond Cynicism

Do not see this world through cynical eyes. Yes, it is filled with, and often led by, people you may deem foolish, ignorant, self-absorbed, greedy, etc. Do not forget that they share a common human trait with you: all humans are flawed. Our species does not embody perfection. We are an accumulation of flawed beings, each in their own way seeking to do what they believe is good or right in their own mind, forming their own beliefs and interpretations.

There is something beautiful in the fact that such a flawed species can even coexist. Viewing life, the world, or others with contempt is also flawed, but it is within your control to change. Instead of disgust, agitation, or cynicism, begin to embrace these imperfections as part of a collective body of perfect work. Somehow, these flaws perfectly create the brushstrokes of a grand masterpiece that is forming right in front of your very eyes. It is an incomplete work in which you are a part and in its process of total completion.