The treacheries of life keep coming. Sometimes hope bends and sometimes it breaks, but you can still hold tight. There are good times, and there are ill. The sun comes up and the sun goes down. The moon shines bright or it hides behind the clouds. But in the steps that life soon gives us, a happy heart makes life that much better. Of course things may and will happen, but with a frown the darkness deepens but with a smile the daylight begins to creep into the night. Nothing can keep you down if you are determined to find the good in all circumstances. If I had not battled with the dark myself I would not be able to say that a road traveled by one who smiles and whistles is the road that wildflowers grow.
Whether we let "when I get ___, I will be happy" control or lives or we let "I will try to see the good in everything." control us, is merely by the choice. Try this: Smile for at least 5 minutes or more and see how you feel. When I feel down I go to youtube and watch my favorite comedians. Or I like to sing a song or dance. Find what you enjoy (that is wholesome) and do it. I promise, that when I decide to be happy, then life is so much more enjoyable. Last thursday I got an Okay grade on a test. (B minus) which is fine, but I wanted an A. I started to get down on myself, questioning whether I belonged in college. I began to cry, thoughts of self doubt clouding my mind, which I know sounds silly. As my chin quivered I remembered that if I focused on the negative, that was what I would reap. If I tried to focus my negative energy on a positive and useful thought (like determining how I could get a better grade in the future) then I would get good results. So wiping my eyes I tried to whistle a cheerful tune. It began to work. Then I sent a text message to my mom telling her I loved her. I got a drink of water and skipped down the hallways to my next class. I felt much better.
I talked to someone I really cared about about the circumstance and he reassured me and tried to get my mind off the matter. That helped a lot. (it was nice to know someone cared) I decided to not worry about it and do all I could to do better, but I chose to be happy because being happy is so much more enjoyable.
The secret, my friends, is the choice. We have all been given our will and our agency. Lets exercise it and multiply things that are good. Why ever the reason not to? Sounds like a bunch of silliness to me. This life is to be enjoyed, not endured with a scowl.
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