Life is hard now for many – physically, emotionally, mentally, financially, vocationally, – basically across the board. When we are feeling down about our lives, it’s important to remember that there are multiple realities in any given moment, not just the one you are focusing on. It’s easy to let the challenges of our lives become the dominant reality, thinking that is all that exists, and end up feeling quite down about everything. When you make the effort to look for the other supportive and positive realities that coexist along with the challenges you are experiencing, your stresses dissolve, and gratitude and appreciation have the opportunity to find their way into your heart. Remember, it’s not “all bad” unless you only focus on the “bad.”