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Is it possible to focus on the blessings of your life without acknowledging the tragedies and struggles?

It's hard to live a life with a positive attitude without being negative. You can't expect yourself or anyone to live their life in a positive bubble.

You have to be able to express your struggles, your anger, your bitterness, and your anguish if you don't, how the hell will you be able to overcome anything if you are too busy denying the reality of your situation.

There is a difference between being a whiner and a person who vents, there is a difference being being a pessimistic person and a realist.

When did being real become being wrong? I promise you NO one is that positive and upbeat, they just hide it well or they are being fake or they may be delusional.

Call it what you want... I embrace all aspects of my life because it is MY life, the good the bad and the ugly.

I choose to deal with the bad and enjoy the good, but most of all I want to be my authentic self. I want to remind myself daily to find gratitude in my life especially during the difficult times.

Today I am grateful for this blog that allows me a place to express the things my heart feels it needs to.