MInd over Matter

Just because you don't think about something doesn't mean it disappears...
Just because you tell yourself not to dwell on things doesn't mean your mind will listen...
Just because you try not to let things bother you doesn't mean they won't...
Just because you act happy doesn't make everything ok...
Just because you want something doesn't mean you are going to obtain it...
Just because you have something doesn't mean you are going to keep it...
Just because you do your absolute best doesn't mean it's enough...
Just because you make others believe you are ok doesn't mean they all believe you...
Just because you have fallen before doesn't mean the next fall won't hurt...
Just because you previously failed doesn't mean you can't succeed again...

There are so many opposites in life,
and so many things we cannot hope to control.

How we choose to handle the emotions in our lives
varies with each individual.

We all learn to cope and grow
as we tackle life's different challenges.

But for me...

Despite having grown stronger and knowing the things I know...

I've come face to face with a new challenge...
one that I can't help but feel I'm losing.