Being Happy - What More Could You Ask For?

Happy, sad, or indifferent? That is the choice.

Now I know that all of us cannot be happy 100% of the time. Life is just not like that. Events can occur that will make us sad in an instant. Examples are the death of a loved one, some senseless act of violence, losing your job or even a series of unrelated events that combine to make us feel we are being pummeled from all sides.

However, all those things aside, do you choose to be generally happy, or do you choose to be generally sad? For most of us that is pretty much what it boils down to - a choice.

Have you ever had one of those days when everything went wrong? Me too. Conversely, ever had one of those days where everything has gone wonderfully well? Yep, I've had them too!

A person who makes a choice to be happy can cope much better with the pressures of everyday life. So, why not make a decision to be happy? If you walk around perpetually miserable then that is what you will attract. Is that what you want? I didn't think so.

When you open your eyes in the morning put on a smile. I don't care if you think this is ridiculous, just do it. After a while it will become a habit.

When you look in the mirror, smile. When you greet others, smile.

Here are some other ideas you might like to think about:

  • surround yourself with happy memories - favorite things.
  • you can create a scrapbook of articles, photos and stories that make you happy and inspire you.
  • make yourself a compilation recording of songs and tunes that make you happy
  • purchase a joke book that will make you laugh and give you a lift for those times when things just go haywire
  • telephone or visit a friend who you enjoy happy times with
  • make yourself laugh - just laugh

    Your life can be happy or it can be sad. By consciously choosing to be happy you will draw more happy moments into your life like a magnet.

    Life is too short to be sad or miserable. Be happy. It is a choice that will enrich your life.

    Happiness - what more could you ask for?

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