Looking on the bright side.

I have made a concerted effort recently to look for the positive in my day instead of letting the negative beat me down, on the theory that life is too short to look at a half-empty glass. This has been working quite well for me, as I am finding that I am better able to handle the tougher issues as I keep my focus on the positive. One way this manifested itself was yesterday, when my opposing counsel in a particular matter was really kind and professional, unlike the guy I write about here from time to time. If all lawyers behaved that way, the profession would be a much more happy and efficient place to be.