It's easy to accept the idea that "everything happens for good" when you're religious, but I wonder if most religious people truly believe it with all their heart. More often, it seems like a comforting phrase, used to soothe oneself when faced with hardship, just so things don't feel quite so painful in the moment.

Religion teaches that whatever happens is for good because God has a perfect plan, and only He knows what's best. You’re not supposed to judge your situation as good or bad because you can’t see the full picture of God’s plan.

So, if someone is genuinely religious, how could they ever be anything but optimistic? Yet, the fact that many religious people aren’t always positive shows me they don’t fully believe in what they preach.

Now, I’m not religious in the traditional sense, but I do believe wholeheartedly that everything happens for good. My belief isn’t based on religion, though I respect religion for giving this idea to people. I also love the concept of God, as it aligns with this mindset.

My Belief: The Simulation Theory

My belief that "everything happens for good" comes from my view about existence itself. I believe we’re living in a computer simulation—like a video game.

Picture Super Mario. You’re the protagonist, Mario, and the only one with autonomy in the game. Everything else, living and non-living, is part of the landscape you must navigate to win the game. And the game is designed for victory. Whether you win or lose depends on how well you play and how much you learn from your experiences.

Similarly, life is designed for you to succeed. Once you understand this, you start seeing every challenge, obstacle, and setback as part of the journey rather than something to be weighed down by.

Sadness and depression creep in when you feel lost. But when you realize it’s all just part of the game, and that the game is set up for you to ultimately win, it becomes like a sport.

Failures stop feeling like failures. They become lessons, stepping stones toward the eventual win. Every hardship makes you stronger, every setback sharpens your resolve.

That’s why I say, "Everything happens for good."