Life’s hardships don’t have to make your heart hard.

Certainly, you have legitimate excuses to not live positively, but you also have the choice and the ability to overcome them. You’re not bound to be enslaved by circumstances, the opinions of others or the pain of dealing with an autoimmune disease.

You are innately powerful. You have the ability to rise above.

Break through the overwhelming odds. Break through the excuses. Break through the negativity.

Seize today’s opportunity to live enthusiastically and positively. Choose to see the joy in everything around you. Let gratitude envelope your soul. Relish in the empowerment that is uniquely yours. Act on the positive vision you create.

Although simply reacting to life’s challenges is often the easiest route, walk the road less traveled. Take a step forward, a deep breath, look up and see the good all around you.

Rising above the difficulty is not easy. It’s not for the faint of heart. It’s for the tough soldiers .. The warriors. Those who refuse to be defeated.

When life knocks you down, get back up. Rise with a smile. Arm your heart with gratitude, and never give up the fight. Break through.