journal (5/17~5/23)

“Never give up” after read “The twelfth angel,” I learn this sentence from this book.
This novel describes John Hardin who had flawless life. He had high-paid job, beloved wife and lovely son. When he returned to his native place with honor to take over a new position, all luck disappeared overnight. His wife and son died in car accident. This was really the most tragic time in his life. When John touched bottom, the only thought he had is that end it all. Until his old friend, Bill who asked whether he took on a coach of the community little league, John packed his sorrow up to lead a team. In the baseball team, he met a little boy, Timothy who was different from other children. Timothy was slight and physical co-ordination. But his spirit of playing baseball was determined. Just like I above-mentioned, “Never give up” is impressive me. In the story, Timothy’s physical state was not good. However, Timothy is still enthusiastic about baseball. In spite that he almost didn’t strike the ball, he always yelled out “Never give up” to cheer up his teammate. His motto is “Day after day, in every level, I will become more progress.” He deeply believed this sentence and look on the bright side to live life. In the end of the story, Timothy came true his dream, he struck the ball.

I admire Timothy’s positive thinking. Owing to about me, when I encounter difficulty, I always look on the dark side, planning for the worst. By this way, when an outcome comes, I have prepared myself to accept any result. However, before an outcome comes, I immerse in worry and anxiety. I think it is really stupid to produce anxiety to myself. It’s just like a proverb saying “Meet trouble halfway.” After reading this book, I think I must change myself. I do not want to meet trouble halfway. Instead, if I can look on the bright side of bad things, I won’t be anxious. In addition, an outcome may be for the better. I think have the positive thinking is important, no one wants to live melancholic life.