As I'm doing my routine on my porcelain throne, it's my ritual to grab a paper or magazine to read. I grab the costco connect magazine and scan some interesting articles until I stumble upon a "Fresh views" pages.
It was Wally Amos the father of famous Amos cookies on his article about "Be Positive, Regardless." I read his article and realize that he is right. he inserted a quote from 365 Tao "Without the difficulty of being hemmed in, the tree in the forest would not be forced to marshal its power to grow toward the light. It must truly bring forth all its inner strength to spread its branches. If it becomes grand, it is in part because of its suffering. Thus the time of adversity can be crucial to the development of one's inner personality."















