[whitecrow]

Originally Posted by Patrick

The intent of original poster was honorable, just as all the responses are....
This is how family operates.

Well said. It's true, there are some things that being positive can't change. Here are some things it can change:

Your attitude - hence, the way people react to you.

Your attitude - hence, the way you react to the world around you.

Your attitude - hence, the way you create solutions to problems.

Your attitude - hence, the way you greet each day, and the way you feel about tomorrow.

Et cetera.