Come On Get Happy

[My cousin Vilma wanted to write in and share her thoughts on happiness and questions why people choose to focus on the negative things in life. Do you agree with her views? Lord knows I always tend to focus on the non-important!]




Just one of those days...

We all have those days when everything seems "blah" in life. If your having one of those days read on, if not, read on as well.

Why are we always trying to figure out life or why certain things happen to us? Well, my friend, life is not meant to be figured out. It's suppose to be simple, but some people choose to make it complicated. You will fall in love and yes you will get burned many times. You will get a terrible haircut and think "why me." You will be in debt for the majority of your life and you may lose your job, but instead of dwelling on it, get over it and move on! You will lose a loved one or two, but guess what? You're not the only one.

It's human nature to feel down and depressed when these situations arise. At some point you have to realize that a lot of what happens to you is not controlled by you. So why stress over things that are not in your power? When you find yourself in these predicaments just think of all the wonderful people in your life - even if you just have one or two close friends. How about the two legs and two arms you were blessed with? Some people aren't as fortunate.

Think about that plate of rice and beans you are able to eat even if it's the same meal day after day. Yeah you got a terrible haircut, but it's hair! It grows back! And whoever is that shallow to notice it's a bad hair cut does not need to be in your circle. You may be in debt, pero you're not the only one. Pay off a little at a time, don't give yourself a headache and know that it will get paid when it's meant to get paid.

You may not have the job or man of your dreams, but at least you have air! I'm serious! Stop being shallow or materialistic. Enjoy what you've been given and where you are in life. Tomorrow is not promised.

The point of the story is don't be down today. Be glad! Be glad for the air you get to breathe each day. Be glad you have a coat on your back even if it's not the latest style. Be glad for the friends you have that won't judge you. Be glad for the small things in life. Don't worry about what people may or may not think of you, enjoy life to its fullest. Life is not meant to be difficult.

So step outside, close your eyes, take a deep breathe and be grateful you're alive. Be happy.... I am!

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