Sucks To Be That Person... Or Does It?

**Note: I have no idea why I am writing this, but let's just say I am feeling inspired and hope it reaches someone in need. That's all I can chalk this up to.**

Lately I've been noticing some of the, for lack of a better word, crappy situations people find themselves in. Sometimes life just deals us meek individuals a losing hand. 

Like the guy behind the ad of an engagement ring. You know there is never a happy story to accompany the reason for the ad placement. Or how about even the little things, like being disconnected from a call after you've been waiting on hold for 40 minutes and you're number 2 in the queue? That's always a terrible feeling. The list goes on and on.

Here are some lyrics from one of my favorite songs, Fix You, by Coldplay.

"When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?"

Often times it feels like it truly can't get any worse. We all encounter these obstacles. Some more than others, unfortunately. Call it Karma, Murphy's Law, or whatever you please. Bottom line, it happens to us all.

But, guess what?

There is always hope. There is always a new day to which we can look forward. It all boils down to perspective. We own the ability to reach into ourselves and pull out the good. Sure, it's much easier to let the negativity ooze from us like a poison when we are feeling down and out, but that never makes it better. Usually the toxic effects of our poor attitude take hold on those around us. And who wants that? Answer: nobody. 

Here are the ending lyrics to the song, showing that each problem contains its own solution.

"Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you"

Who are the lights? For me, it's Matt, precious little Luke, my parents, my siblings, my close friends, and my relationship with my Heavenly Father and Savior. I know I can turn to them and they will light a fire of hope and courage within me --igniting my bones, if you will, and turning those "crappy" situations into the sweetest moments of a lifetime. And do you know what?

It fixes me every time.