I’m making a conscious effort to quit being such a cynical bastard.  There are times when I hate virtually everything I see around me.  That can’t be healthy.  I should re-read “The Secret.”  It may be so much fluff and nonsense, but it put me in a good mood for a few weeks after I read it.  There really is power in positive thinking, even if the whole “Universe obeys you”  concept is complete and utter nonsense.