How do I remain optimistic in today’s world?

I remain optimistic in today's world and through the crisis confronting humanity and myself. I remain optimistic because of Baha'u'llah and the scriptures he revealed more the one-hundred years ago. Every day I wake up and recite a prayer reveal by Baha'u'llah my optimism is renewed. I cannot read the prayers or writings of Baha'u'llah without finding hope. Baha'u'llah reveals hope for both humanity and the individual.

Today is the First day of Ridvan, the twelve-day celebration of Baha'u'llah's proclamation of his mission. This afternoon, I am going to the Baha'i Center and celebrate the First Day of Ridvan. Today is one of the three Ridvan Holy Days. The First Day of Ridvan, The Ninth Day of Ridvan, and the Twelfth Day of Ridvan are Holy days on which work is suspended. Today I am celebrating and I cannot celebrate without writing about the reason I am celebrating.

Today I am celebrating the Declaration of Baha'u'llah.