Life is hard

So much pain, so much heartache.
There is so much to deal with.
And the truth is -- there's a reason for this.
Life is hard.

It rolls on, even as we writhe in pain.
We hurt and ache and wonder why no one notices.
So often, friend, they do.
Unfortunately, we all have our pain to deal with...

I think that's hard for me sometimes. It's so hard to remember that.

Lately, I'm wondering how to keep on going while being cheerful at all times.
It seems to be too much.
And the truth is, we just can't always be happy...
We have to acknowledge our pain.
We must admit our fears.
This is so hard for many of us, myself included.

I do not even pretend to be perfect.
I'm learning every day.
Just like you, I fail and I work on it again for next time.
Sometimes I fail. Sometimes I succeed.
I am thankful for another day to keep trying.