I have been thinking lately about being happy. That is something that I would like to be more often. I know that some people are happy all the time- it just seems to be part of them, their personality. I, however, seem to be or see myself as not that kind of a person. I seem to be more serious and stern. Being happy and carefree is not an easy thing for me. I often fear ( and rightly so) that I am just an old stick in the mud who has forgotten to have fun. What a sad thing- as life is wonderful!
For me, when I wake up in the morning, it will have to be a conscious choice to be happy. I know that things are going to go wrong in a day. I know I'll have to change stinky diapers, I know there will be messes, tears, and ugliness. So why not accept it, laugh about it, and move forward to make the best of the day? If I make the choice to be happy, perhaps those things won't be such a big deal anyway- right? Hopefully, if I make that choice often enough, it will become habit and part of who I am. I want my kids to remember growing up with a happy, loving, and most of the time- fun, mom and home.
Awhile ago I had a post about perfectionism, and I think that not being happy is part of expecting perfection in all things. I get so caught up in doing things (or my children doing things) right, or well, or perfectly that I lose the joy of doing anything. Don't get me wrong, it is great to want to do things well, but not great to expect perfection always- we are all learning. I know to that some days will be hard, but I can still choose to look on the bright side of things.
So this is my choice I am going to choose happiness!
I was thinking the exact same thing today--I want more happy in my life. I think for me, the burden of my NeverEnding ToDo list preoccupies my mind to such an extent that I don't often let myself relax into the moment enough to notice happiness, even if it might be there. Maybe we can come up with a plan and report to each other? :o)
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice! I think I will join you. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you were being serious or not, but I would love come up with a plan and report, or commiserate as the case may sometimes be. What do you think? I love how you said that you can't relax into the moment, that is so true. I get very caught up in a lot of things, including the ToDO list.
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