When Life Knocked

My second chance in life came after my first. I failed miserably, feeling defeated and cursed. The start of my second go-around came unexpectedly. It happened out of the blue, unpredicted and randomly. It all started on the day life knocked on my door. I answered it hesitantly, nervous and unsure. She told me she had a deal I could not deny. A verifiable second chance she would provide. I reminded life that nothing she gives is free. Even second chances can be expensive and costly. I was curious, I asked her what the price would be. She gave me a smile and continued to speak. She said, "The price you must pay is your current train of thought." "You want this second chance? Then you must hand it over at all costs." "What is wrong with the way I think? I said lacking respect. "My thoughts are what make me unique, my individuality I will protect." "I'm not telling you to sell your soul, or lose your essence", she said. "Give up your negative thoughts for positive views instead." "If you do this your second chance will be granted and you will succeed. If you don't then you will miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity." "It takes practice, you will have to change your point of view. I will be back in a week to see if you came through." She was right, it did not come easy. I had to completely rearrange my brain. Trying to turn a negative into a positive can seem like a losing game. Practice make perfect, is what the wise people say. I tried my hardest to change my pessimistic ways. I stopped feeling sorry for myself, loathing in self-pity. I halted on wasted emotions such as anger and jealousy. Optimism is addicting, more than any habit I've ever known. Once you start to feel it, it attaches itself and never let's go. When life came back to see how I progressed, she told me that she was exceedingly impressed. She said the price was paid three times fold. I got the contract for my second chance, as I was told. I was able to start anew, not being a victim to my circumstances! Here's to life! To never looking back! And getting second chances!