This was eye-opening…why me for the wonderful things I have experienced. Thank you🌹

Good for you, @verol65 I don't think we're born with the ability to naturally look for good things among the bad. Life has a way of teaching us this out of necessity. I've found God speeds up that process when we ask for help! :). There's a scripture in Phillippians 4, verse 8 that says it beautifully:

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

I learned about this process of focusing on good things when my third child was diagnosed with cancer. . . and it made all the difference. We have to teach ourselves to do this - to look for things that are good and praiseworthy. And we can find them, even in cancer. If we can't find them right away, we shouldn't be discouraged, because it takes practice. At least it did for me. Even after learning this valuable lesson, I can still fall prey to being discouraged. But ebtexas55 is right - each day has blessings, and I might add, even when those blessings might seem insignificant to others. It's like finding something praiseworthy gives our mind and spirit a time to rest enough to manage the strain. :). Hugs.