Happiness IS A Decision

Do you realize that everyday when you wake up in the morning, you have the power to decide whether or not you're going to be happy on that paticular day? Amazingly, many people fail to realize this. I must say that I was one of these people. Fortunately, my eyes were opened and I began to realize that I was falling into the trap of misconceptions about what happiness truly is.

In order to understand this, let me first define the word happiness. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, happiness is defined as 'being in a state of well-being and contentment.' Therefore, happiness is decided by internal factors, not external. So many people blame there unhappiness on external factors instead of looking within. How amy times have you come in contact with someone who has blamed their unhappiness on their job or on their financial situation? Look at relationships for example. How many relationships do you know of that ended because one person was looking for the other to make them happy? Not only is this an unrealistic expectation but it's also a ridiculous one because the only person that can truly make you happy is YOU! No one, thing, or circumstance has the power to make you happy or unhappy. This decision is made from within.

So I challenge you that when you wake up in the morning and your feet hit the floor, decide at that very moment to be happy. Decide that no matter what takes place throughout the day and no matter what circumstances you face, you are going to have a great day. Resolve in your mind that you hold the power to be happy and no one can take that away from you. So don't give it away. Remember, happiness is not dependent upon what takes place around you, rather it is that which is within. If and when you do this, balance will come into your life, you will be grounded, and you will avoid that dreaded emotional roller coaster.

Signing Out,
"Love up on your Family b/c Family is most important."

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