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Emotion 365: The Land of Optimism, the Capitol Hopeful

The great plain Optimism stretches its blue, blue wide open skies to the world. Bison roam. Eagles soar. Fast trains carry visitors through Optimism to the other side. Sometimes they stop and travelers disembark and stand on the platform briefly taking in the breathtaking view before moving on. Clouds of dust rise from the trampling herds. Wellsprings of crisp, pure water run below the plains. Animals drink from Lake Optimism.

“Welcome!” they say. “Many blessings!”

The bison sing and chant. Bison seers tell fortunes.

“I returned, my spirit renewed for the seer said there were many positive options and directions for my life," said Miss Emeline Traveler.

Many live on the shores of Optimism to live their lives in bounty, others settle in the village Hopeful on the edge of the plain.

Hopeful has a deep well of clear invigorating water. The water lies deep underground where the land beneath hopeful is firm. Wild horses roam on the nearby plains.

There’s a community storehouse from which anyone may take supplies and a community garden. In the middle of the ring of modest homes, there's a large saloon and a fancy hotel. Inhabitants walk the streets of Hopeful wearing large hats.

"Everyone is welcome," says the Guide, they take visitors to the cliffs to overlook Optimism plain and watch the sunrises and sunsets over the fertile land.


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