AUGUST 13, 2020
Are you a Happy person? The answer lies within our own hearts as to how happy we are in life. At times, there are certainly things that we are not happy about or that drive us insane. People may and will disappoint us. “The boss or my friends don’t like me or accept me.” (Accept and Love yourself because you are valuable) What is that you are not happy about? Is it YOU? Write it down and reflect on it. Don’t try and solve the situation overnight. Pray about it and give it some time. Maybe you just need to be more accepting or more understanding of yourself and others. I hope you choose to be HAPPY most of the time because “Happiness is a choice YOU make.” Others cannot make that choice for us. We have to do it ourselves.
How is your ATTITUDE toward life? How optimistic or positive are you as a person? This may indicate how happy you may or may not be in any given situation. If you are a happy person at work and not a very happy person at home, change your routine or change your habits that can MAKE you happy. Try being more intentional by spending more time with what has always made you happy in the past. Also, you may want to begin writing down what you are thankful for in this world. Yes, there may be things that drive your crazy but think about those things that make you smile or that make you laugh. Then, when an obstacle is thrown in your path, laugh your way through it. (FUN gets DONE) It is not the end of the world.
Express gratitude for the life you have already lived. You don’t have to get anything (Rewards like money or recognition) to feel this as it comes free in our minds. All it takes is a change in perspective. You can feel it right now if you want. Don’t wait for something to happen. Keep reminding yourself of the good things you enjoy and are thankful for in life. Seize the day. While you are it, find a purpose. You are not bored, you are probably just boring. If so, find something you are passionate about NOW. If you don’t do it now, I can guarantee you, you will not find it in retirement. Learn what inspires you and go make it happen. It is YOUR choice.
Happiness is knowing WHO we are and WHO we are becoming. Happiness takes energy so make sure you know what energizes you.(Make it something GOOD and not alcohol or drugs) Be more intentional about getting what is important in your life.. We all have wants and needs. Find out what you need and then figure out what is important. Then take ACTION. Happiness is also loving. Don’t be a HATER. Be a lover of people (and yourself) by recognizing and reaching out to others. That will make you happy if you make it your choice.
Expect good things to happen rather than waiting for the other shoe to drop. You have it within you to find and live a happy life. Remember what Galileo said. “You cannot teach a Man (Or Woman) anything. You can only help him find it within himself.” Find your happiness by loving other people more than yourself.
What choices are you making now that will help make you happy? Remember the Good News. “It is FREE.” What choices are you making to find your happiness?
Elevator Guy