Happiness

Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.-Abraham Lincoln

Happiness is a state of mind or feelings such as satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. We are each in charge of our own happiness and we make conscience decisions that help us on our path to happiness. Finding true happiness is a personal journey that each must take. We each have to learn to be happy with who we are regardless of our circumstances. I don't believe that happiness is necessarily you being content with life because I believe we have to continue to improve ourselves but we can be comfortable with who we are.

There are lots of things lately that have brought me happiness. Lindsay and Scott had the most perfect baby boy, Charlie, just last week. It sometimes amazes me how happy we can be for other people. I was so happy for them and loved talking to Lindz about becoming a new mom. 2 weeks before Nina had her baby boy, Rivers. She even let me come hold this handsome little guy yesterday for 2 hours. Thanks Nina! I was thinking how crazy it is that we can love babies so instantaneously. As soon as I held Rivers I loved him and with Charlie I fell in love with just a picture. They are so perfect and it makes me happy. One of my other best friends, Laura, got engaged this past weekend. I was so happy for her that I wanted to scream, or maybe I wanted to scream because she got engaged. No, seriously, I was so happy that she found someone that makes her happy. She deserves it. Then I was super happy this past week because it was one of the most enjoyable weeks. The weekend started off great and Friday night and Saturday were so much fun. Then church was canceled Sunday (I know this really shouldn't make me happy but it did) and I was able to go hang out with Ben and that was a ton of fun. And to make it all the better I get a phone call while I was at his apartment and school the next day was cancelled so I was able to stay and play longer. It made me extremely happy. Then this past weekend was a ton of fun too. Wow, I didn't realize how much I was enjoying life until I started writing this. Anyways, I was just thinking that I am pretty happy with my life right now. Sometimes I smile for no reason and I like this feeling. It is in no way perfect. There are things about it that make me want to scream but I feel comfortable with where I am. Happiness isn't a moment but it's a continuous feeling. There are moments that make me extremely happy and maybe giddy for a few minutes but they pass. Happiness lingers and I am feeling it now. I guess I'm having a hard time expressing here what I actually want to say, this drives me crazy because I feel it has become the norm for me. I've had a hard time recently expressing myself.

I am happy and I am going to go with it. I know we are suppose to be a happy people and I am loving it. Life is good, I am good. I know that this is a rambling but I needed to write it. I truly believe that success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.

Things I am trying to focus on right now that will lead to great happiness.
Focus on the positive. There are already too many people looking for the negative
Create Happy Endings Whenever Possible

Enjoy the Simple Pleasures in Life

Take Responsibility for my life. I am in charge of my own actions