Thanks, Will Smith

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The other day, I was reminded of this quote by Will Smith (or so the internet tells me) and it has resonated with me since. In the last little while, I have had a harder time trying to stay positive because there seems to be so much negativity around me. You see it in the news, on social media and you hear about it through the mouths of the people you talk to daily.

I've noticed that most of the negativity surrounding me personally is coming from people that are currently dealing with something upsetting in their lives. Whether it be that someone is ill in the family, they're having relationship issues or some other kind of unhappiness, these are the people that I'm noticing it from the most. I believe it's easier for us to distract ourselves with what is wrong in someone else's life than face what is bad or sad in our own life. It keeps us distracted. Perhaps why tabloids are so successful.

In realizing this, I found my bit of sparkle. Both of my parents are alive and healthy. My brother and his family are healthy. I have a significant other who loves me to eternity and back and would do anything for me. His family treats me like I've always been a part of theirs. I have a roof over my head, food to eat and a bed to sleep in. I have friends that, no matter how long it's been since we've spoken or seen each other, still carry on like it's only been a day. Even though I have issues that make me worry, I still have so much to be thankful for. Everyone is going to have bad days and bad situations and that's okay. It just makes us appreciate the good ones that much more.

What sparkles in your life?

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