Welcome home, Cece - I missed ya
It's funny how simple it seems that the key to all of this is inside of each of us...I'm responsible for me and my happiness, my daughter for hers..you for yours, etc. Seems so simple, but it certainly isn't easy. But little by little, as I find that my positive outlook tends to result in positive outcomes, and as I learn to find things to be grateful for even when life is doing its thing, the simple idea does get easier and easier.
I like your philosophy and would like to join you