If everything happens for a reason and I believe it does, then it is our interpretation of what happens that defines that experience.  We can have a tragedy or hardship in our life and our path is determined by    our response. If we see ourselves the helpless victim of our circumstances, our life experience  will that of a victim with no control of our path. If we see the tragedies and challenges as opportunities to overcome and find personal growth and peace in life we will be in control of the path we follow,  Our life is a sum total of each experience we have. Our response to these experiences determine our attitude and outlook on life. We can chose our path, follow our true north, embrace a life of love, laughter, and happiness by responding to our human experiences in this way. Putting love, laughter, and happiness out to the universe and we will attract the same pulling positive energy towards us.

Open your heart and let the world in.  You will feel the pain and suffering but you can chose a path that surrounds you in love, laughter, and happiness.