Twenty one… It's a good number to say the least. It is a number that I have grown fond of this year. It is the number that defines my age and it is the number that shall define many (twenty one to be exact) different choices which I make, daily to ensure my happiness.
Happiness, can be difficult to achieve. Many look at happiness as a mysterious and "just out of grasp" destination that can be attained through hard work, blood, sweat and tears; However, I tell you now, that is not true. Happiness can be found everywhere and at any time. It is not something that can be grasped. One might experience fleeting moments of happiness only if and when one chooses to do so. That's right, I said it. Happiness is a choice.
Life can be draining, pessimism may seep, slowly or swiftly into the veins of its unsuspecting victim, draining out the happiness that lies on the surface or deep within one's soul… This is why one must choose. Here are just a few ways I seek out happiness:
1. I choose to be happy about my life, there are those less fortunate.
2. I choose to be happy about school, there are too many who can't afford and education, I can.
3. I choose to find happiness in the air I breathe. It is clean, and that's a blessing.
4. I choose to find the good in people.
5. I choose to think about one task at a time.
6. I choose to be worry free. Nothings drains happiness like this one.
7. I choose to speak with kindness.
8. I choose to love others.
9. I choose to be thankful. A thankful heart is a happy heart.
10. I choose to press though the dark times, because there is always light.
11. I choose to hold on to moments, to make memories.
12. I choose to dream. Do not underestimate the power of dreams.
13. I choose to listen to music, and dance like a fool.
14. I choose to let go of things that are our of my control.
15. I choose to work hard and play hard.
16. I choose to see the world through the lens of the creator.
17. I choose to wake early (most days) and treasure the quiet moments morning coffee brings.
18. I choose to laugh loud and sing louder.
19. I choose to keep my chin up and my pessimism down.
20. I choose to write notes instead of texts
And finally...
21. I choose Jesus. He is my ultimate source of happiness, without Him, I am nothing.
Happiness, can be difficult to achieve. Many look at happiness as a mysterious and "just out of grasp" destination that can be attained through hard work, blood, sweat and tears; However, I tell you now, that is not true. Happiness can be found everywhere and at any time. It is not something that can be grasped. One might experience fleeting moments of happiness only if and when one chooses to do so. That's right, I said it. Happiness is a choice.
Life can be draining, pessimism may seep, slowly or swiftly into the veins of its unsuspecting victim, draining out the happiness that lies on the surface or deep within one's soul… This is why one must choose. Here are just a few ways I seek out happiness:
1. I choose to be happy about my life, there are those less fortunate.
2. I choose to be happy about school, there are too many who can't afford and education, I can.
3. I choose to find happiness in the air I breathe. It is clean, and that's a blessing.
4. I choose to find the good in people.
5. I choose to think about one task at a time.
6. I choose to be worry free. Nothings drains happiness like this one.
7. I choose to speak with kindness.
8. I choose to love others.
9. I choose to be thankful. A thankful heart is a happy heart.
10. I choose to press though the dark times, because there is always light.
11. I choose to hold on to moments, to make memories.
12. I choose to dream. Do not underestimate the power of dreams.
13. I choose to listen to music, and dance like a fool.
14. I choose to let go of things that are our of my control.
15. I choose to work hard and play hard.
16. I choose to see the world through the lens of the creator.
17. I choose to wake early (most days) and treasure the quiet moments morning coffee brings.
18. I choose to laugh loud and sing louder.
19. I choose to keep my chin up and my pessimism down.
20. I choose to write notes instead of texts
And finally...
21. I choose Jesus. He is my ultimate source of happiness, without Him, I am nothing.
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