This section was a bit tough to get through. for a few reasons.
David has left Christopher Columbus and is now in the company of Anne Frank.
Knowing that David is speaking to a child (& we all know how that story ends) is a bit tough for me. It wasn't easy for me to read knowing her fate. It was also a bit tough for me because I can't say that I'm all too happy. right now. The devil is busy and just saying "I choose to be happy" isn't enough. it'll get better... I'm sure of that!
Anyway..
Back to David and Anne.
The scene began in truly dramatic fashion. I won't spoil it for you, but the intense nature of Anne and her family's situation was not lost on me. Once the drama dies down, Anne takes David upstairs where they begin their chat.
Anne told David all about their current living conditions, how long they've been there, who the other family is with them, how they get food, etc etc. Upon hearing all the details, David could not understand how Anne could have such a sunny disposition. Through it all, she remained happy and optimistic.
Even after David pointedly told Anne how deplorable her living conditions were, she simply told him that she chooses to be grateful and chooses not to complain. Amazing.
One thing that Anne said that is a pretty deep nugget is that we "must remember that life itself is a privilege, but to live life to its fullest - well, that is a choice!" Deep, right!
Nuggets:
"Today I will choose to be happy. I will greet each day with laughter."
"Today I will choose to be happy. I will smile at every person I meet."
"Today I will choose to be happy. I am the professor of a grateful spirit."
personal fave..
"I am grateful for sight and sound and breath. If ever in my life there is a pouring out of blessings beyond that, then I will be grateful for the miracle of abundance."
still digesting...
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