A lot of times Life has that horrible ability to slip under our skin and attempt to eat away at our positive vibes. When things get tough we want to break down and cry, be alone, or maybe even contemplate jumping off of some really tall bridge. However, I am a firm believer that the Lord will never give you more than you can handle. The sky will brighten up, the sun will emerge from behind the clouds of darkness, and life will untwist all the negativity, and unfold an unexpected path of positiveness. It’s not all rainbows and sunshine. In fact, it will rain, a lot. But you are the only person who controls your happiness. Not the person you claim you’re in love with, or the people trying to bring you down. If you do not try and be happy, you won’t it is clearly as simple as that. When people try to bring you down, and believe me they always will, just keep pushing through until you find a place with no rain clouds and thunder. If you fret, the rain is just going to come even harder, so don’t hesitate. If you feel as though you cannot escape your feelings about your ex-lover, just take a couple steps backwards. Try to remember that you lived so many years without them, no matter how great they are, they clearly have flaws if they’re walking away from you. Never let someone hold onto the ability to shape how you feel. Don’t ever make someone your everything because believe it or not, they can walk away faster than you would know it. Be strong, be optimistic, and never stop seeing the sunshine even through all of those dark clouds.