So, my dream career at this point is in counseling. Doesn't matter if it's for children, troubled adults, etc. As long as I am able to help people. Here's a conversation I had with my friend. I want an honest opinion: would I be good at it?
我 (on FB):
Wow.. This really just has been the rockiest week I've had ever since moving to Utah.. Ran too fast and tripped, scraped my knee a bit. ahhhhh.. Only thing to do is pick up and keep traveling the path then.
他: I'm not liking this because you got hurt. I'm liking this because I commend your optimism :)
我：nah man, I'm not too hurt. Don't worry :) Just a bit scratched up. hehe Things don't just happen. There's always something to look forward to
他：Again, I commend the optimism :)
我：haha optimism? That's just another word for denial. This is called dealing with life.
他：Well, you're "denial" is what's pushing you forward. My "acceptance" of life is best described in my status. Compared to yours, it's complete pessissimism.
Don't get me wrong I'm not a complete pessissmist. I just look at life in this distorted (yet somewhat true) view that I'm able to find some light within it and help others :)
我：
No way, nothing can force me down a path but myself. If you rely on optimism or "acceptance" to try to push you forward, youre only ignoring wounds that need attention. Things in life are use it or lose it. Everyone needs other people to⋯⋯ help them get up after falls, or they might lose those other people. In the same way, only you can decide to use your own legs or risk losing them and relying solely on other people to make your descisions. I'm sorry if this sounds harsh Martin, but take more pride in yourself too man. I'm glad your still here for me and you're always willing to help others, but you wouldn't be as much help without legs, ok? I know you see some of the light now, so quit squinting so you can see all of it!
