Optimism is our Oxygen

The 4th of July is coming up this Wednesday and it seems everyone who thinks they are as American as apple pie will make it a point to celebrate. Watching this morning's version of CBS Sunday morning, it made me think even more so what is an American? Many immigrants make it a point to put the American part of their nationality in the hyphenated form such as Jamaican-American, Afro-American, Chinese American, etc. And then a narrow few will live here in the United States while cursing everything the country represents including cohesion and unity. I am by no means a racist however it irritates the heck out of me when I hear those who were not born here say something like "it's better where I come from". If things are so great where you came from then why did you immigrate here? I was born and raised in this country and even I have issues with our very government. From lack of medical coverage to homelessness, the U.S. has failed it's own citizens tremendously because of its refusal to see that the two party system isn't working. Optimism truly is our oxygen as was pointed out in this morning's package. We in this country hope and pray that we have a better quality of life than those who don't have the privileges we have here. We hope and pray that the "melting pot" really blends together smoothly. And...we hope that we leave this world better for those who will have to live in it once we are gone.

Yesterday was a beautiful day. I went to CT to visit Miriam. We had lunch and hung out at her great home. She lives in such a peaceful space overlooking the lake. Simply beautiful! I hope to one day have a home like that where you feel relaxed. She also gave me a mantra to attract my true mate. The melody is really cool. I listened to it for an hour...even loaded it onto my MP3 player. Let's see what happens. Either way I still feel good even though I am solo these days. I've been feeling strong and empowered these days. I think my extra frankness is making all the difference. Perhaps I have reached my threshold for b.s. and am no longer letting anyone or anything bother me. That's one of my affirmations...to release negative energy in my life so that even more positive can enter. It's working. I feel it from within. Who would have thought that not having a job, a mate, and virtually no money could make one feel happy?!? Don't get me wrong...eventually I want all three...as long as it makes me happy. I'm optimistic I can have what I want...and need.