Optimism

One of the most powerful forces in human existence is optimism. The opposite is despair. Along the continuum between optimism and despair is where we reside. Some of us are willing to exhibit our optimism to the world as shown by the person in this photo. It was taken at the Santa Monica, California Farmers' Market. He is obviously an aspiring film maker who was soliciting funds. Along side him was a man who was ranting about the war in Iraq and also soliciting funds. The optimist got my dollar.