"Be Positive"

even just saying those words in my head makes me feel a little more positive. i have to admit, lately my mind has been clouded with various negative thoughts that wouldn't go away. and when that happens, don't we always find ourselves dwelling deeper into other meaningless things? i don't like this.

i'm trying to rid all the clutter and find my center.
i find happiness in simply focusing on the aspects of life that i love. i like to picture an open road taking me anywhere i want to go. makes me all giddy inside.

a few of my friends are going through tough times involving their families right now. i can't help but feel bad about the fact that i'm not going through the same ordeal, so i may not fully understand how they feel. the biggest problem in my family is just anger management. my parent's health have gotten much better over the years of a reformed lifestyle. i'm grateful that we're doing just fine, but i'm worried about the other families that i've come to genuinely care about over the past year.
i hate seeing my friends trapped in horrible circumstances that they cannot change. i know it's easy to feel defeated right now, but i want them to find comfort, strength, and hope, and see the light in places that were once dark.

because home is where the heart is, and family is home.