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Let’s face it, we all experience situations in our lives at times that we wish we were not facing. During these times, many of us feel: bleak, desolate, depressed, hopeless, uncertain, ungrateful, and pessimistic. However, during these dark wintery periods, we must see the silver lining; we must stop, breath, and feel the warmth of the sun in the midst of the rainy winter storm. It’s not easy to see the other side or “good parts” of a situation; it’s difficult. It may even feel stupid to feel or act hopeful. And the hardest part is making yourself feel and state gratitude. Though being grateful is the hardest part when you are going through a dark season, it’s the one most sure things that will save you, keep you sane, keep you leveled, and get you through the storm.
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