Choose Happiness

I’ve been out of town for the past week for work training and today I realized some things that I once knew.  I’ve noticed that as time has gone on I’ve been grumpier and grumpier. There are lots of reasons why I could be grumpy. The question is though, “Should I be grumpy?”

NO, is the resounding answer. There is no reason to be grumpy. Yes, my entire left leg has been in pain. Yes, my back and body aches from the uncomfortable bed. Yes, I’ve been tired (Exhausted from lack of sleep). Yes, my body feels all bleh due to the constant fast food. But NO, that is no excuse for being grumpy. I must choose to be happy.

Happiness is a choice. It is something that defines me, especially during the good times. I think that’s why my girlfriend enjoys spending time with me. Why then, during this week have I let it get to me? I don’t know. Here are 2 quotes that I found that I wanted to remind myself of.

“There are high spots in all of our lives, and most of them come about through encouragement from someone else.” – George Adams

“You cannot always have happiness, but you can always give happiness.” – Unknown

There are high spots and there are low spots. Those low spots can still be high spots with the right attitude. Seeing the positive impact you make in someone’s life brings a joy that is incomparable.  I must say that I am always happy in life. I’ve got such a great support system. I love those people that are constantly encouraging, inspiring, and just there for me. There is a strong desire to be there and make them happy.

This trip has been taxing. There have been too many times this trip where I have not lived up to my potential. I’ve not been as positive or uplifting to others as I could be. That changes tonight. Sometimes I just need a little push in the right direction. I thank my girlfriend for that. For loving me enough to push me in the right direction, to help me know when I’m not being as smart as I should be.

Starting today, I will be more positive. Even with me being busy I’ve decided I must start writing in my blog on a more consistent basis. I’ve written multiple posts over the past month but never finished any of them. When I go back to finish, I find that I am no longer inspired on the topic. Doesn’t matter....I need to finish them. I haven’t forgotten about the blog. I will continue and I’m going to continue to think about the positive impacts it can have on peoples lives. This is just the first of many posts.

I love all of you who read this. I hope that I can inspire others to make that choice for happiness. If you need help on any topics let me know since I’d love to have ideas on what to write about. Until then, remember that God loves you! He loves all of us, even in our struggles. We are all meant to have joy! That joy can come even in challenges. It’s time to make sure that you smile and be the person you want to be!