Perspective...........................

The Master was in a mellow mood and the disciples were inquisitive.  Did he ever feel depressed? they asked.

He did.

Wasn't it also true that he was in a continual state of happiness? they persisted.

It was.

What was the secret? they wanted to know.

Said the Master,  "This:  Everything is as good or as bad as one's opinion makes it."

-Anthony de Mello,  One Minute Wisdom