I hear you. I have been trying, for many years, to cut off from my life any external triggers of sadness, but it still finds its way into my heart way too often. Some people call it negativity; others call it depression. Whatever the label is, there are plenty of people around with this unfortunate mindset, including you, and me, and two of my children, and many other people. Why? Who or what is to blame? Is it genetic? Is it life experiencies? Both, I guess...

Thanks for sharing. It is sad but good to get reminded we are not alone in this struggle...