Happy!

What does Starbucks have to do with happiness? Nothing, I just liked the photo, and I wasn't going to put my mug up here! But, some could argue that Starbucks makes them happy...or the wine on the counter in the background could make them happy...or the food in the refrigerator could make a person happy...here is what I think!

“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” I love this quote by Abraham Lincoln! Is happiness something you choose or is it environmental? I’ll let you figure that one out! But for the most part, I think I choose it! Yeah sure, I sometimes let my circumstances turn my emotions elsewhere (I’m human!)…that would just be down right creepy if I wore a plastic smile every turn of life. However, I like to think that I have made up my mind to choose happiness on a daily basis. It’s becoming effortless!

I have had a few confirmations on my happiness…” Mom, why are you so happy today?” My reply, “I guess Jesus gave me an extra dose of joy.” Her response with a nodding head, raised eyebrows and a grin “I guess He did!” Another time, “Mom, you are Disneyland, that’s what you are!” Now I’ve been called the happiest place on earth. What a compliment! And, I heard this many times from my kids that didn’t even grow up in this era, “Here comes June Cleaver!” After all, I do work on having a positive outlook. Gee whiz! I’m just happy to be happy! So...happiness…why not give it a try!

“Happiness lies in your own back yard, but it’s probably well hidden by crabgrass.” (Anonymous)