just thought of something..

you become what you think about but more importantly your life tends to unfold according to how you feel habitually and attract into your life according on those dominant feelings.
(:

it makes sense that someone who is habitually sad or discouraged will only invite more of the same into their lives.

the same goes for the habitually hopeful and happy...

in times of great pain or discomfort,it's best to remember your goals and aspirations.
That hopefulness and faith is just as strong as having positive feelings itself.