Many times I have witnessed people walk away. But instead of focusing on those who don’t matter, I came to realize that those who are really worth your time will always be there for you. That shift in perspective makes getting through the tough stuff that much easier, because I know that it will get better. It is true that life is filled with pain; however, what defines us as people is not the amount of pain we face, but the way we perceive it and cope. If one can handle his or her sufferings and still smile through the hurting, even if that smile is occasionally a wince, then their lives will be that much more meaningful.