People in my crazy life would say that I always have a great, positive attitude, that I love to laugh, and am very resilient. I strive to be positive in life, because otherwise it can be downright depressing and maddening. People would be quick to point out that I have overcome many challenges, that I have achieved many things, despite some obvious (and not so obvious) struggles. In overcoming challenges, I am repeatedly reminded of the importance of surrounding myself with people who can help me stay positive, people who like me, love to laugh, people who can vent and move on, processing, and always learning. Life is so hard and sometimes we find ourselves in situations where all we can focus on is negativity. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. The people you spend the most time with shape who you are." Sometimes I find myself focusing too much on the hard, the overwhelming, the impossible. When those feelings come, let's reframe. ...