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Optimism v. Pessimism.  Two polar opposites which we face daily.  The world throws many different views on this.  Like the one shown just to the left in this picture.  Why be optimistic? 

Optimism shows faith.  Optimism shows a hope in the futures and what one cannot see.  Optimism shows a faith and hope in the Savior of the world.  

Moroni, in the Book of Mormon says," And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith(Ether 12:6).

Being optimistic or having a hope for the future and a faith in Christ shows that faith and hope in the unseen.  As we show our faith and hope in Christ we will be able to dance in the rains and storms of life.  We will see the eternal perspective and have the dirt and mud scraped away from our windshield. 

Let us not see and focus on the couple of dark clouds in the sky and miss the gorgeous sunset on the horizon.