Today a friend suggested I submit a story for a new book by Think Positive by the Chicken Soup for the Soul group.  She is always thinking of me that way.  It was funny though because as I read the email I realized I had no idea what she thought I should submit.  They are looking for stories on staying positive in adverse times, or what you do to stay positive of moments that you lighten up and laughed.  Every category they had I could come up with some story for over the last 3 years.  The one blessing I have had my entire life is to feel blessed.  I have had challenges, I mean don’t we all.  I have been through divorce, unemployment, single parenting, sole financial provider, starting a business, losing the person that raised me, being diabetic.  In every situation I faced life seemed to take me to a new level a new place.  In the moments when I could have said I quit I realized I had made it this far why quit now?  The reality is we all, everyone one of us have challenges some of us just approach them differently.  For me it’s was a lesson from Debbie Ford “acknowledge you emotions, but don’t allow yourself to dwell in them” or something to that affect.  The reality is I am so grateful to be here to experience the day, the people that I refuse to give in to the little things, or the things I can’t control.  I would rather find the gratitude adjust my attitude and make tomorrow a little better.  It’s coming, if I am in it or not it’s coming.  If I am happy or not it’s coming.  So why not be in it and be happy.  So any of you out there that has a story share it.  I know I read books, quotes and blogs everyday that inspire me.  I am grateful for all the teachers that have taught me to find my gratitude and change my attitude.