Stepping Out into the Light

I used to firmly believe that any positive would outweigh the negative. Somehow along the way on my journey through this thing called life, I forgot this. I either totally stopped seeing the positives or discounted them. I gave up hope that my dreams were possible and brushed them aside. I feel like I was trapped in a dark, cold prison and almost lost sight of the bright light shining from the outside. But something changed me. Something woke me up. I realized that I was keeping myself in this unhappy and unhealthy prison. I also realized that I had the strength to break out of the walls and live outside among the brightness as I always desired. However, it's not a simple as breaking down the walls and immediately stepping out in the bright light. It's too blinding and overwhelming to do it all at once. I have to remove each brick one at a time and very slowly. I have to take little peeks outside until my eyes and skin adjust to the light. I have to be patient with the process. It took time getting used to the dark prison and it will take time adjusting to being out in the light. If I am patient and have faith, the positive light will lead me to my dreams!