Almost nearing the end of the 7 days!

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Day 6 Positive Thought:  When people band together towards a goal, they can do amazing things.

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Today, I participated in one of the Out of the Darkness walks that are put on by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  It is a sobering event to participate in because, as you stand in a crowd of hundreds of people, you realize that most everyone there has lost someone to suicide.

The fact that there were hundreds of people is sad.  At the same time, it is encouraging to see so many people support a cause that is often surrounded by awkwardness and overtones of shame (though it should not be).  By banding together, everyone at the walk I went to raised close to $50,000.  That is money that will go toward raising awareness and providing resources for people at risk.  It is incredible that shared tragedies can spur this much action.  That is really the beauty of the human spirit, isn’t it?

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So, the Day 6 post is going to contain a bonus.  I am also going to list some things from my day that reminded me life is worth living:

• People singing openly in a crowd, albeit potentially embarrassing, is an act of pure joy.
• Running is starting to be fun.  Especially when running away from the joyous singers.
• I love my running pants.  I never want to take them off.
• Fair food is awesome.
• Fair food is awesome. (so nice I said it twice)
• Animals are cute.  Baby animals are off the charts cute.
• Watching little kids watch animals reminds you of what it’s like to just live in a constant state of wonder.
• Napping with my cats is the best thing ever.

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