Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. – Philippians 4:8

I often need to remind myself of these words when my mind wants to wander to dark places. Why is it easier for us to dwell on the negative and throw a pity party than it is to look for the good in any situation? I think it all boils down to our level of JOY vs instant gratification and “happiness”