Frustration

It concerns me that the people I work are frustrated with me because I am trying to better myself. I work with such poisonous people that they can not see that they're poor attitude is contagious, whether it be in fun or out of frustration. (Don't get me wrong, I used to be the same way, and sometimes still am) We all have days that are tougher than others. But I do not want to be around when people are trashing other people for no other reason except their own fun or frustration. That's what I need to remember- IT'S THEIR FRUSTRATION. IT'S THEIR IDEA OF FUN. Example: Today at work, when a co-worker was going off about something, I smiled and offered some words of encouragement and tried to put a positive spin on it. Instead of heeding any advice I gave- the co-work began to direct her anger at me. *SIGH* Some days I feel like the world is going to swallow me whole. I just want to be happy.