We see the patches of darkness because they touch our hearts and play to our fears. I remember one negative encounter more vividly than the hundreds of positive ones I had afterwards.
Now is the time to stop that. I have so many gifts. I got to spend time with a good friend yesterday - we took silly photos for this website, we caught up. I had a great conversation with a roommate this morning. I have the privilege of listening to beautiful music that stirs my heart. I have a piano in my room to make my own music.
The darkness hurts, the pain is real. But so is the good. Never, ever forget that. Never let the hard moments invalidate the good ones.
