...Be Happy

Today's post is probably an unusual one. It is about being happy, naturally. Some of you may have noticed, or not, I am generally in super high spirits. I like to use a lot of ! and I rarely get down about things. If I do it is because I feel extremely under pressure or forget things. To some of you, this may be annoying. However, some of you probably want to be happy and not take life too seriously. So, I will let you know my trick.

First, when you wake up in the morning you have to stretch. I don't know what it is about a good stretch, but it can put a smile on my face faster than anything. Now, I am not saying do toe touchers as soon as you wake up. Actually, I am saying quite the opposite. Don't sit up, don't get out of bed, just stretch out as far as you can lying down.

Second, look outside and thank whoever you pray to for the beautiful day. I don't care if it is snowing and you hate snow. Try to find a reason why the snowfall is a good thing at that moment. Same if it is raining, sunny, or whatever. When it rains, I thank God for supplying the farmer's crop with water. (If you need an example.)

Third, tell yourself to be happy. If you decide you are going to have a good day, truly decide, nothing can talk you out of it. Period.

Last, but certainly not least, don't let other's attitudes about life ruin YOUR day. Here I will give you an example; the other day I was having such a terrible day. Everything that could have gone wrong that day, did. It was so frustrating but I kept telling myself there is a silver lining to everything. Until, someone else's attitude upset me to the point that I couldn't get back from the crabbiness anymore. I sat moping for almost an hour before I realized I was letting that person control me. That's not okay.

Be the best and happiest person you could be every day. Yes, I know the world these days is stressful as heck. However, if you can't find something beautiful in all the chaos around you, what is the point of living? The world isn't a dark place, (unless it's night) but we try to make it. If you have to, think about people who have things a lot worse than you. If you can still maintain your sucky attitude to the world after realizing how fortunate you are, no one can help you. Also, remember you being happy can turn someone else's day from bad to good because of your influence.

One last thing- Good music can also naturally lift your spirits!