So far I appreciate your perspective here–a much needed reasonableness in a sea of aggressive ideological positivity, but still written in the language self-help ADHD blog readers can scan easily.

For me, I have given up writing for the masses and now cater to a loftier crowd. Keep on spreading the gospel of resilience!

Yes, *perspective* is key.

I definitely agree about being resilient, but also recognizing that life isn’t a walk in the park and some parts of the road will be dark.

If we can’t experience deep darkness once in a while, the happy moments won’t feel as good when you do get them because you will have lost the sense of perspective.

I do try not to get personal in articles unless it’s really needed, but blogging has been blurring the lines lately. :P

The baby photo of you says everything that I need to get me through the day.

You are too, too, unfairly CUTE!!!

Umm, also, this might be your most personal post yet…

These buildings, these roads, they’re all just constructs that could be taken away at any time.

Wow, that is an interesting insight to have, I did not think of that and make the connection with my world.

I actually keep an eye out for the overtly happy types… usually the hidden story comes out later on, and it’s clear not to invest too much premature trust. But of course, that doesn’t mean all outward happiness is forced. Because genuine happiness is also infectious. :)