Mark doesn't know what to say to Paul, but feels compelled to say something as its in his nature to call others over to the sunny side of the street. Law of attraction, universal truth affectations are annoying at best at the wrong times so mark tries to steer clear of such pretentious offerings. Instead mark can simply just let it be known that he accepts Paul's experiences, words,and the feelings that justifiably come with these shitty slices of life. Mark would love if suicidal thoughts were not a reality and that the act had not touched his life, but denying the existence of such events and emotions is disturbing in its own right. If mark subscribed wholly to the where attention goes premise then he would have to simply ignore Paul's sentiments which seems appalling. What kind of human can know the suffering of others and choose to just focus on "the good stuff" ? Mark, can recall that his experiences with the holiday season and unwelcoming weather of winter has been challenging to himself in the past and suggests that Paul strives to not let the darkness consume him by making attempts to pursue aspects of existence that have provided relief or dare I say joy in the past. Mark appreciates Paul and hopes he continues to express himself and not bottle things up..