Life Lessons

I have realized that as I progress through life, situations I'm dealt get tougher and tougher. But instead of sitting around and crying about it, I have learned to use every situation to an advantage. I'm going through a time in my life where patience is the main ingredient to staying sane (if there's any such thing). What I'm trying to get at is that patience is a life lesson so take advantage of life lessons.
Life lessons teach us a great number of important things. As I mentioned patience is a lesson you use every day. Sometimes the lessons are sugar coated though so read between the lines. For instance, "if at first you don't suceed, try and try again." They don't mention that everytime you are trying again, you have previously FAILED. But that is my point, life lets you look at every situation one of two ways. Optimistic and pessimistic. Optimistic is the positive side of looking at things (glass half full). And pessimistic is the negative way of looking at things (glass half empy).
Another lesson learned is that there are times in your life where optimism comes in handy. But there will be times where you may need to be a little pessimistic or maybe even both. It just goes to show you that there is light at the end of every dark tunnel.
I know my thoughts seem a little scattered tonight but that's ok. There is a little short advice in what was on my mind. If you take nothing from this but one thing please remember.....
    You only have one life. Learn from it and enjoy it. YOU are the ONLY one who can choose your outlook on life so use this advice to help you make the decision....sincerly, Montana