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Choose to Be Happy

Choose Happiness....Now! The older I get, the more I realize that ninety percent of life is about choices. Similarly, both the choice to be happy or unhappy is totally up to the individual. Sure, unforeseeable circumstances come along and rattle our cages from time to time, but how we chose to let them affect us is our choice. We can resolve to allow the situations to defeat us or we can simply count it all joy and keep on going.

Counting it all joy is not basically grinning through a rough circumstance. It’s much more. When we count it all joy, we recognize and that our struggles are working out (somehow) for our good. We understand that they are building our spiritual, emotional and resilience muscles. We accept the fact that regardless of what happens in our lives, it is in some way working out for our good. Trust me, as someone who has buried most all my immediate family, I understand how difficult it can be to remain optimistic during trying times. As I update this article, I am recovering from the sudden death of a sibling (the second one in three years). So, I do indeed understand pain and grief, but I also understand the wonderful peace that comes from my faith and my decision to continue on with my life, my decision to find love, peace and laughter.

As you well know, happiness is not always going to "find" you. Therefore, you’ve got to passionately, intentionally, and desperately pursue, chase and seek it on your own. There will always be people, systems and personalities trying to rob you of your joy and purpose in life. But once you find your joy, it's up to you to not let it escape - even in the midst of turmoil and unimaginable pain. You’ve got to persevere.

Whether you are recovering from heartbreak, grief or coming to terms with a recent disappointment, resolve to preserve your joy in spite of it all. When trouble and grief does visit your life, don't succumb to the innate urge to fold up into a ball and withdraw from the world. With all of the people that need me, I know this is not an option for me, nor is it for you.

Our children, loved ones and friends need us to be strong, resilient and at peace. So, choose to embrace your faith and your optimism to comfort you and bring peace while your emotional equilibrium is being restored.

Again, choose to be happy, joyful and content at this very moment in your life. Take solace in knowing that your current position doesn’t predict your potential. You’re on your way someplace wonderful! Make your plans, map your goals and continue on your happy, fun- filled course! Choose to be happy, today!

Copyright © Teri Worten is a freelance writer and the founder of the inspirational website for women and single moms called Gotta Be Me, Girl.Com. You may visit her at http://www.gottabemegirl.com or http://www.teriworten.com. She has been featured on various television and radio shows as well as numerous publications in the metropolitan Kansas City area. Her passion is motivating and inspiring other women to reach their fullest potential. Reprinted with permission.

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