I try.... I take what I've got and use it to the best of my abilities.... When I make another happy... I'm happy.
It's a win win situation really.
Don't get me wrong... I've been hit with my share of hard times.... Right now.... things are sailing along fairly smoothly...
When you're sitting in with the hard times.... whether due to health, death, financial.. whatever.... it's pretty hard to grab life by the horns and muddle on through.... You've just got to set your sights on a goal.... Take things one day at a time.... and continue to live your life. I've seen others who sit on the sidelines and fade away because of the stress of going through rough patches.... it's quite sad really..... But my mama didn't raise no quitter... On and on I'll go.... Might not have a smile on my face most days..... but if a loved one's looking it'll be there.... It has to be to assure them things are gonna be okay.
...... did you know that when you're feeling blue, even if you're sitting there all alone... Smile..... Even a forced smile..... and whether you like it or not.... you'll actually start to feel better. It's true. Try it.
I find too that when things are getting me down and I can't see the way out of it... I think of all the things in my life to be thankful for. When I do that... I just can't help but smile and feel okay again. Even if just for a little while.
