MAKINGYOUR OWN GOOD LUCK

A SCOUTTROOP CAMPING in the mountains was hit by a storm. Even though they had snug tents and warm sleeping bags, some of the Scouts began to complain. They were sure the weather was ruining their trek, and they wished they hadn't corne.

But one Scout thought it was great to be in the middle of a mountain storm. He loved to hear thunder crashing down the long valleys. He saw the beauty of a forest full of mist. He knew that bad weather would put his camping skills to the test, and he welcomed the chance to improve.

"I always hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and accept whalever comes my way," he laId the others. "And then I have fun no matter what." With a smile on his face, he had a fine campout.

Rain falls on everyone. There is not much you can do about that. But you can decide to see the hard times as opportunities rather than obstacles. You can choose to make the most of a situation rather than giving up and wishing you were somewhere else.

The world around you is bursting with oppof!unities. Jump into life, celebrate it, live it well, and help others. Make the most of every moment, do nothing that is not of value, and live every day to the fullest.