Happiness

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. ~ Abraham Lincoln

Even deep in the middle of daunting circumstances after a traumatic brain injury there is no reason for me to be angry, miserable, and resentful. My being hurt was my own fault, so I should not try to blame everyone else, not even in my subconscious thoughts. I can stop feeling sorry for myself, and I can stop feeling helpless. I am not being attacked nor picked upon, the whole world is not against me, and some people do care. Having a positive attitude will help my recovery and rehabilitation. The bad days will not last forever. Life is short, ergo I will learn to be happy with the way things are right now. I am allowed to feel how I feel, but I am not allowed to give up. I have friends who will help me push this boulder up a mountain. Tomorrow will be better than yesterday.

Jack Collier