Does Positive Thinkin really work?

Does positive thinking work.....dunno anymore

"For a long time it had seemed to me life was about to begin, REAL LIFE.’ But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served; some debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. This perspective has helped me to see there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way, so treasure every moment you have. And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to share your time. And remember time waits for no one. So stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school, until you lose/gain ten pounds, until you get married or divorced, until Friday night, until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is paid off, until spring; summer; fall; or winter, until you are off welfare, until Payday, until your song comes on, until you’ve had a drink, until you’ve sobered up, or until you die, to decide there is no better time than right now to be happy..... "Happiness is a journey, not a destination".

What makes you happy? What if life takes it away, can you still be happy? This is the question that I’m facing right now! I pray that no one has to endure the pain that is currently contained by my heart. The question is "How do we move on when something so big in our lives are removed"? People respond differently. We all know that the majority of people feel that you should take the positive route. Have those people ever been in that type of situation. Strength level is different in everyone. Well what are the opinions and choices that must be made? I can see it from all sides but will that help me make the right decision?

POS; There is the side that pushes you to make your life better.

NEG; But what if this is the best you’ll every have.

POS; There is the side that pushes you to just live with the lost and keep your children close,

NEG; But how do you live with the reminder of what you lost the family you made together but now your apart.

NEG; Especially when your strength is gone, and your pain is consuming.

POS; Everyone says "But you need to be strong & deal with it, for the kids"!

NEG; But your moments of weakness are not of your choosing. Do you want to be weak in front of your kids and lose your composure or have them see you hurt?

POS; To see you kids happy and spend time with them fills you with joy.

NEG; When you leave, your pain devastates and hurts until you can regain your strength or until no end.

There are too many Positives & Negatives to list. Comment and let me hear your views. What will I do next, what will you do next? It’s always tough in the beginning, but how long is the beginning? "Love makes the world go round." Everyone characterizes love differently. Love is the greatest gift in the world but it’s also the most painful thing. Unless you don’t let yourself fall in love which is usually not up to you, then you will never feel the pain. Or even better you never loose that love. Now a day’s people just have casual relations and a lot of dating, this leaves a lot of people empty inside. What will we use to fill that emptiness?