Have you ever wished for something remarkable to manifest in your life—like an unexpected financial windfall, a bonus, a refund, or an inheritance? I am someone who lives in the realm of positive expectations, always believing the glass is half full. I thrive on hearing good news and stories of answered prayers. Gratitude is woven into my daily life; I express thanks to God profusely throughout the day. There’s nothing I cherish more than hearing positive physician reports for myself and my family. As a natural-born cheerleader, I take immense joy in seeing people thrive and live their best lives. But lately, I've been yearning for the exhilarating thrill of receiving good news from a different avenue—like an unexpected check in the mail rather than another bill. Just imagining it fills me with excitement.
However, I must admit
that I’ve been wandering through a "good news desert," with no relief
in sight. A desert, as defined, is a dry, arid region that receives little
rainfall and has sparse vegetation. The word "sparse" perfectly encapsulates
my experience of a good news drought. Good news happens, but its occurrence is
inconsistent. And rarely does the news extend beyond medical reports. A welcome
mirage of waterfalls would be so rejuvenating, yet that’s not my fate. The heat
is scorching and unrelenting, and the longed-for water remains a figment of my
imagination. My usual upbeat demeanor feels under siege. Some days, the cloud
of discouragement looms large. Hope and faith are my secret weapons. Even on my
lowest days, I reach for memories when I obtained a good surprise, I check
messages on my family chat page, and I get joy in knowing they are doing well.
I find joy in knowing what meals they will be eating or preparing. I get joy in
hearing about something they watched on television. So those things become the
rejuvenating waterfall in what felt like a desert. I will continue to have hope
and faith for an exciting, good news experience but in the meantime, the joys
of good health, love of family, and community service will have to suffice.
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