Throughout our lives we are faced with many challenges. At times we may feel defeated by these challenges when in fact they are making us stronger. It is often very difficult to see the bright side of a bad situation because everything seems so dark and hopeless. But I do believe in some way these trials that leave us questioning life are building our strength for the next step in life.
In my opinion it takes a lot more energy to stay negative than it does to be positive. I am also a firm believer that positive thoughts can change our lives for the best! Whatever our struggles are in life we were dealt this hand for a reason. One reason without a doubt is we are strong enough to handle it! Maybe we were meant to help others that might be having a difficult time accepting the same ordeal. We might be offer sound advice or offer a lending handle to someone in need.
Many people each day are being given life altering news that they are trying to learn to cope with. More than likely the news is causing some fear and anxiety in their lives. Most of us have experienced this before and we probably have people in our lives currently dealing with something similar. It is astonishing how much a phone call or doctor’s visit can change your life completely. It is in times of bad news where having a positive attitude can be very beneficial.
Life will never change if you spend all of your time focusing on the negative aspects life can have. Negativity can be emotionally and physically draining. Please tell me if you feel different, but I find that when I am down and negative I feel so much worse. I can remember back when my flare up started in October, I was so down about it and felt so cynical about everything I hardly wanted to get off the couch. During my pessimistic time, my condition did not improve at all but persistently got worse causing me so much additional pain. Now that I am thinking with a more optimistic mind, I am starting to feel better each day. I still face a terrible amount of pain daily but it could be much worse than it is now.
It is so important to always remember the good things in your life. Try taking a few minutes everyday to appreciate your life and what you love! Sometimes all it takes is enjoying the simple pleasures our lives offer to bring us happiness!
Thank you for stopping by to read and comment on my thoughts for today! I hope y’all had a great day and are staying warm. Continue holding onto your positive thoughts and fantastic outlooks on life. It really is amazing just how much these happy and positive views can impact your life for the better! Much love y’all!
Always, Alyssa
Reblogged this on Survivors Blog Here.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great post! More positivity evident in your writing with every week that passes! It has to be having an impact on you and those around you!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you so much! I do believe a positive attitude goes along way. I do hope it is impacting those around me!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
You are always full of such words of wisdom! I could not agree more with everything said in this post. Positivity is key, like a healing process in its own right! 😊 x
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you Hannah! I really appreciate your kind comment! Yes, positivity can be very healing in it’s own way!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good morning dear Alyssa. I believe you live in tbe U.S. East coast up North, don’t you? How are you surviving this monster winter storm?
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes, I do live in the eastern part of the US. It has been miserably cold. We have not had any snow where I live though.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So lovely, positivity definitely helps the struggle xx
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you Kim! Positivity is the best way to handle life!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You said the right thing. It does take lots of energy to be and stay negative. So, that’s why I’m so frustrated. Hm…
LikeLiked by 2 people
Staying negative can suck the life out of you! Frustration is completely different and so natural! I understand being frustrated more than I can begin to say!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know, that’s the worst part.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I could not agree more!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I loved this post 💕
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed this post!!!
LikeLike
Glad you’re fine dear. Un baccione!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you! I hope you are doing well!
LikeLike
I think this is why angry people are always so tired… maybe they are angry BECAUSE they are tired? I refuse to fight with family or ‘quibble’ because I just do not have the energy to be mad! ~Kim
LikeLiked by 3 people
I could not agree more! People spend way too much time being angry when it is not worth it! I do not argue with anyone because it does not help anything! It takes a lot to make me mad!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I couldn’t agree more Kim!…. Not only are angry people tired, they try to steal energy from positive people
LikeLiked by 3 people
Yes, negativity does steal much needed energy for all of us!! I still try to hold onto as much positivity as I can!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Energy vampires, indeed!
LikeLiked by 3 people
We all just need to stay clear of vampires!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
So many times have I found that my positive attitude made something easier even when I fought being positive. It does take a lot of work to be negative, but sometimes it’s comfortable. That’s when you know that you need to make some changes. Thanks for the wonderful and affirming post! Being positive is the way to go.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I am glad you liked this post! It is sometimes comfortable staying negative but my goodness it takes so much energy! I hope you are feeling well and of course staying positive!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awesome post my dear!…. I truly believe that negativity breeds negativity and the same is true for positivity. On a side note, the other day you had a picture on one of your posts about being strong enough to handle this disease, I can’t find it now and I NEED to print it as a self affirmation…. can you direct me?
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you! I will look back at my previous posts to try to find which picture you are talking about. I always have the pictures saved to my computer. I will search for it and then send it to you!!! Do you know which post it was?
LikeLiked by 1 person
no I can’t remember 😦
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh no worries! I am pretty sure I know which one you are talking about. I am getting ready to email you 2 pictures. I am sure it is one of them but if it isn’t just let me know!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ok maybe not! I might have typed in the wrong email address. Would you mind reminding me your email address, please?
LikeLiked by 1 person
can you drop them in messenger on fb?…otherwise I THINK my email is callmegracenot@gmail. Sorry to make you work so hard 😦 I do really appreciate it!!!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
OH goodness please do not worry! It isn’t too much work! I will drop it in FB messenger!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I sent you the picture on Facebook!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
got them!! Thank you
LikeLiked by 2 people
Oh good, I am so glad you got them!!! I hope the rest of your day goes well!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for sharing! Many see happiness and positivity and innocent or naive, but really it take tremendous strength to choose to be happy and positive. You are an incredible role model! ❤️
LikeLiked by 2 people
WOW, thank you so much! I do think it takes more energy to be negative, so I do my best to stay happy and positive through all of lives struggles. I really appreciate this incredible compliment. This just made my entire week!!!!
LikeLike
Awwwwww I’m so glad you are happy and I completely agree that it really does take a lot more to be negative! Sending love your way, sista 💕💕
LikeLiked by 2 people
I am so glad to meet someone else that shares my same beliefs on positivity vs negativity. I love that to know there are others that try to stay positive!! Sending you love as well!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great to meet you too 🙂 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
The pleasure is all mine! Take care!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on .
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for reblogging this post! I am glad you liked it and hope there will be others you enjoy as well!
LikeLike
Thank you
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are welcome!
LikeLike