Standing at the top  of an old scary escalator, I feel myself tense up. Is this thing really secure enough for us? As I walk towards the first step, it becomes easier.

The bright lights surrounding me helped me change my perspective. I would be leaving the gloomy upper level and going into the brightness below. Initially thinking that I was going down, I was now going up.

Although it wasn't physical, I was internally rising. My mood was getting lighter. The steadily illuminating path was my escape.

Sometimes we subconsciously decide on an outcome before the task is even underway. Approaching things with a different, more positive mind can change a lot.

Small pieces make up a puzzle. Life doesn't come in one big piece. There are several "tool not included" and "additional assembly required" stickers all over life.

As much as we just want the great end result, bigger pictures need to be broken down. Task by task. Situation by situation. Day by day.

Perspective is everything. Negative thoughts will 9/10 produce negative outcomes.

Positive Patty can only be around Negative Nancy for so long before she either becomes negative or kicks Nancy to the curb. We have options. Choose the one that better fits your situation and keeps you positive.