...and I learned to appreciate the glass that is Half Full

It happened, not very long ago, during my third year @ CEG, to be exact, during the sixth semester. We had our first "Mini project" where we are supposed to show some practical application of what we have learnt in the last 5 semesters. A noble thought; God bless the people who set this curriculum. I have learnt one of the most important lessons in my life, Though it has nothing to do with the curriculum !!!

We had our first presentation in the middle of the semester. We did very badly and we were knocked out within few minutes with the remark that the title doesn't comply with what we are trying to do, so either change the title or change your approach specific to the title. To add to this misery, our group is the only one that got such a pathetic remark.. We were frustrated, Naturally, Anyone will understand that. But to add fuel to the fire, our classmates started pulling our legs. So out of frustration, I spitted out this dry humor to my classmates

நாங்களும் பீனிக்ஸ் பறவைகள் தன்
சாம்பல் ஆவதர்க்காகவே உயிர்தெழுகிறோம்

We too, are Phoenix
Born from the flames
to become ashes
.......rough translation !!!

Later, we consulted our guide and changed the title that's suitable to the project and had a special presentation and came with flying colors, Once we came out, I then remarked again, now with a lighter heart

நாங்கள் பீனிக்ஸ் பறவைகள்
சாம்பலில் இருந்து உயிர்த்த செல்வங்கள்

We are Phoenix,
Born from the ashes
Like the radiant flames
.........again, a rough translation !!!

OK, though both incidents are meant for fun at that time, I did realize from those events that there is only a thin line between being optimistic or pessimistic and like small changes in those words expressed gives us a completely opposite meaning, being optimistic requires only a small change in attitude. Also, optimistic outlook gives you an opportunity to approach life with enthusiasm not worries !!!

Life without setbacks and problems is like the world without women for men; dull and uninteresting. If we get everything without any difficulties then we may not appreciate it, so the problems make the life interesting. Also, they shape the people, what they are. So when presented a half glass milk; one can worry and lament for the half glass that's not there or appreciate that the glass is half full, not empty, everything depends on one's attitude towards life.

Just for fun....

Pessimistic is the one, who worries where is the other half
Optimistic is the one, who appreciates that he has half
Opportunist grab the half from Pessimistic and make his full
Since half or empty, pessimistic will be always dull