Half Empty or Half full how do you see it?

On another site someone posted this question and it led me to this response:

I am definitely a Half Full person. I was brought up to believe that all things happened for a reason. If one door closes another one will open up. Even if we don't understand at the moment why that door closed (sometimes even has been slammed ;_) there is always a gift at the end of the journey. I am a faithful follower of the Complaint Free World concept and feel that it is important to remember that we are here to grow and learn. My grandmother who was one of the wisest women that I have known once said to us as we were complaining about lack of funds "at least you have enough to pay your bills, remember to be thankful for the small things, the rest will come in due time." I really believe that we are all here to learn and grow from one another and what a beautiful gift that is, if we allow the "teachable moments" into our lives.....