Optimistic Pessimism

Even though I often feel pessimistic about what happens around me, I’m in love with life.

I notice how beautiful the light looks as it filters through the summer leaves.

I listen to a piece of beautiful music that turns everything inside me upside down.

I watch a movie and think, “Yes, that’s it, that’s exactly what I wanted to say!”

I go to the gym and train so hard I can barely stand, wondering what more I am capable of.

I feel the sun warming my skin as I cycle through the morning mountains.

I see a beautiful scene of an old couple sitting together on the street. Though I’m too afraid to take a photo, I still enjoy the moment.

Despite everything that’s fucked up in today’s world, I still love being part of it.