The Cards You're Dealt...

In your life you can not control the cards you are dealt, but you can control how you play them. Life isn't fair and some people have a hard time accepting that, but once you do and choose to rise above life's difficulties you will be a happier person. Charles Swindoll said, "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. I could not agree with this quote more. In life you always have choices and you have to choose to be happy if you want to live a better life. The way I look at it you have two options in every situation, to look at things in a positive light and to look at things negatively. Here are something I say to myself when I begin to think negative:

*In a year will this really matter?

*Is whats happening really that bad?

*I say to myself "this too shall pass"

*I think of tough things Ive gotten through in the past and realize I can do it again

*This may sound corny but I just try and smile it actually makes me feel better!

When things seem hard just remember it is the hard times that make us stronger and no matter what life goes on!