Happiness

“Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” ― Abraham Lincoln

Happiness is not about what was but about what is right now.

The past shows us one thing about happiness we know what it feels like because we have known happy times. The problem could be that we are trying to recreate the exact situations or times from the past and that is not how it works. 

If we live in the now we can then feel the joy in so many things that are happening within us and around us. We have proven we know how to be happy from past experience but we need to focus on what is making us happy today so that we can stop looking backwards and realize that happiness is part of our now.

The tendency to find fault with our lives becomes a habit. We then start looking for things to be unhappy about when in truth there are so many things to feel good about we just bypass those for the negative.

• What if you made the change from negative to positive ideas about your life today?
• What if you decided to focus on what is making you happy right now?
• What if you thought about everything today that has made you feel good?

It really is about how you are using your thoughts and how those thoughts make you feel.

I challenge everyone to stop, clear your mind, and bring at least one happy thought about today up. You will find that many more follow they just can't help it.

Many Blessing to All

Sue

Take a Good Look at Who You Are.

“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

If you give yourself the credit you deserve instead of criticism which we all tend to do, you are one step closer to knowing a happy life.

It is so easy to jump all over what you think might be wrong with yourself but there are so many things that are right you really have to start paying attention to those.

Give yourself a break and list your accomplishments. You can write them down if you would like and start to see the reality of them.

Accomplishments span over time so make sure that you look far enough back to see what you have done and how far you have come.

You are one of a kind and no one has done anything the way you have. Being unique is amazing isn't it?

Take the time to take a good look at who you are, and the journey you have taken so far so much has been fun and positive and just plain wonderful.

You are in fact brave, talented, and capable take a look and you will find experiences in your life that show you just that. 

Now do more!

Many Blessing to All

Sue

Let's Live This Life!

“May you live every day of your life.” ― Jonathan Swift

Make it a point when you wake up each morning to remind yourself to live for the day. 

Make sure you notice everything that makes you smile, that makes you feel good, that is uplifting and joyful.

Too many times we wake up complaining about so many things so we start the day in a negative state of mind. How can we possibly feel good with negative conversation floating around?

Why would we do that to ourselves when there are so many things to help us feel good about our lives, ourselves, and the world.

Know this:

• There are many more good people in the world than bad.
• There are so many people doing good works and helping others than are not.
• There is so much to be thankful for.
• There is so many reasons to feel joy if we allow it.

Start the habit each day of finding something to be grateful for and you will know joy right away. Build your day around the best not the worst. That is what living is all about so make the choice to live life to the fullest with the most positive attitude possible.

Stop watching and reading the news and look for others who are really enjoying life.......they do exist you know.

Many Blessing to All

Sue

Happy or Angry?

“The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.” ― Albert Einstein

It's amazing people don't realize that it is our choice of thought that makes the difference in how we see our lives and everything around us. It is so simple to change the way we think so that we become more satisfied and content with ourselves and everything around us.

I would ask you this: What kind of a world do you think we would have if everyone decided not to be angry or unhappy but willing to to find everything they possibly could in their lives which allows them to feel good?

Not only could we change the world but we would change our own lives drastically for the better because we would know peace and contentment. We would take the time to appreciate everything that is right in our lives and by doing so would feel the best we have ever felt.

I would challenge you today to change any hostile feelings you have towards yourself, someone else, or some situation that has you tied up in knots.

Let your thoughts take you to a totally different way to think and feel just by looking for and finding everything you have to be grateful for.

You woke up this morning there is the first one!

Many Blessing to All

Sue