“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ~Winston Churchill Our lives are filled with choices every day. Perhaps none is more critical than the choice to be positive. Why be positive? There are lots of benefits. Positive people tend to be healthier and live longer lives. They have happier, more fulfilling relationships. They often experience greater professional success.  In general, research indicates that positive people simply enjoy life more than negative people. Letting go of negativity can garner us all of the above-mentioned benefits. However, it is a conscious decision.  I