It’s true for all of us. Nobody’s life is all good, or all bad. It’s a mix, and we get to choose. When bad circumstances confront or even overwhelm us, hold on and remember the good stuff.

We may have to shut up for a minute. When you’re upset, you’re more likely to say something dumb. And anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law. Or a court your peers, or your work, or your family.

Or your conscience.

It’ll pass. The situation may not, but your angst will. We don’t have to continue feeling bad. Because there are good things, too.

Think of one thing you’re grateful for. Just one. Stay there a minute. Now let it be a catalyst to remembering another blessing, and another.

While you’re focusing on good stuff, God will flood your heart and mind, and restore your soul. He’s “good” like that. So even though things are bad…

Things are good.