One realization that many of us are barely capable of seeing when we lose someone that we thought may be in our lives longer than they actually stayed is that our happiness isn't dependent upon the actions of another person. Instead, we have to know in our hearts and in our own minds that we will only be happy if we choose to be, whether everyone that we desire to be in our lives is in them or not.

Though it may be difficult to see past the pain right now, there is eventually light at the end of every dark road or dark moment(s) we experience in our short lives. Make the most of the darker times in life by continuing to walk towards greatness, with the hope that things will be better for you later down the line. After all, if you conditioned your mind enough to be happy before, there is certainly enough evidence to suggest that you can also be happy after any amount of heartache.