Positive

Wow.

A year filled with positivity just feels right.

I listened to so many people talk about their "word for the year" that I just had to try it. I want to focus on having a positive outlook on my life in a bigger way than I ever have before.

When things start to spiral out of control it is just so simple to collapse into the negativity that is so inviting. The much more difficult action to take is one of strength and positive thoughts.

I am still learning how to do this particular trick, but what I have noticed thus far is that a carefree laugh during a hard moment can help so much. There have been moments in this first month that would have normally sent me into a cocoon of depression and self hatred, but with this new perspective I have found myself being saved by my own will.

Not only am I becoming a better version of myself, but I can feel the presence of the Lord in my day to day life in a different way than I used to.

I crave to be around the Lord and His word.

I haven't done my best at focusing on the word, but I do realize the ache that my soul has to be near Him in a deeper and more involved way.