The World Ain't Sunshine and Rainbows

I stumbled across this on YouTube recently. I was kind of surprised since sequels tend to be a bit diluted from the originals however this was surprisingly potent of a message.

How often is it that we look at life pessimistically. We tend to be first rate hosts at our own pity parties. The idea of playing the victim role is so comfortable and inviting that we often don't pass up the opportunity to take it. I have complained an innumerable amount of time in the past about traffic being too long, work was really tough today, it was raining and I forgot my umbrella, or etc...  It has been about even bigger things such as, I am not where I want to be in life. The list is endless and exhaustive. What I take from this clip is that Life will continually throw things at you, so don't get too comfortable in the perceived state of untouched bliss. The virtue lies in being able to smile at life with a confident almost cocky grin and say "This is nothing I got this". In this way, everything that comes your way is a conquest to be had rather then an insurmountable obstacle the universe has conspired to attack you with.

I am learning that life will never be just "sunshine and rainbows" all the time and those that claim that it is are either charmed, diluted, or dishonest (in most cases, its the latter 2 cases). However those that rise above such trials,no matter how large or small, and pay no regard to them seem to be the happiest. They accept life with all its imperfections and don't let their happiness depend on the instable conditions of their circumstances. When watching an extremely competitive sporting event such as the UFC (my personal favorite),  the meek always admit defeat prematurely in the ninth hour. Its the warrior that gets beat numerous times, from all angles and directions, falters, stumbles, collapses, and yet ultimately gathers the strength to get up just one more time. Its truly remarkable and awe-inspiring to witness such strength of character, irrespective of actual physical capabilities. So while its easy to submit to the obstacles of life, that doesn't provide any easy path to our happiness, that must be earned. Its our relentless spirit, solid courage, and hopeful outlook that compels us to continue the fight no matter what.