Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened

If you’re looking for content that’s going to dwell on the negative side of things, this probably isn’t the piece for you. However, if you happen to be seeking some kind of peace of mind, I write this in the hopes that it brings salvation to the 49ers fans who are hurting after yet another soul-crushing playoff loss.

Yes, this season won’t end in a Super Bowl berth or the 49ers finally adding that sixth Lombardi to their trophy case. However, if we take a step back (which I understand many may not be willing to nor want to do at this juncture after the way yesterday’s game played out) and look at the bigger picture, the fact they made it as far as they did was a phenomenal achievement in…