When I first heard of the concept of "choosing positivity" I was floored to be completely honest.

"But... what if something bad happens to you? Then you have the right to be negative?" I'd argue.

Luckily us humans have been blessed with the gift of free will, so sure, you can choose negativity... but is that really how you want to lead your life? You are in complete and utter control of every emotion and reaction you have in life.

Growing and maturing into an adult has progressively awakened and heightened all of my senses, including those in connection with divinity and spirituality. I am better at understanding the greater scheme of life in a farther and wider perspective than before and it is glaringly obvious to me that a life of positivity and love is the only one that I want to lead.

It is not as hard as one might think, either.

Every morning before I set foot on the ground I set my intentions for the day. What do I want to accomplish? What will my attitude be like? I could let external factors control how I behave that day, and it is surely easy to succumb to monotony. I would be lying if I told you that I always felt chipper and cheery when the biting Missouri cold sets in and I have to wake up early to walk to class, but instead of bundling up my body and soul, I choose to radiate the warmth and love that so naturally flows from me.

Even the smallest steps towards positivity can drastically improve your quality of life and health. The intentions you set and the choices you make every morning directly influence your future, and the more positivity that you project into the world attracts even greater positivity into your own personal life.

So try it.

Sit quietly before bed and calm your thoughts, and offer gratitude to the universe for allowing you the opportunity to breathe and to be. Wake up in the morning and do the same, then sit quietly and reflect over how you want to be a ray of sunshine in a world filled with shades of grey.