Emotion or Choice? It's up to you...

It's those little speed bumps in my day that have historically made me flustered and taken over my outlook on the future and my self-worth.

It's the recent drastic change in my attitude that tells me constantly, "This is temporary" and unties that rope that used to make it's home tied across my chest and always made it difficult for me to breath deep, focus and move forward.

It's why I now try with every thing in me (and sometimes I have to reach out and ask for help) to focus on the future and all the good in my life. I know I have my share of stress and some people tend to add to it, without even knowing they are. The nosy people. The gossipy ones. These days I just realize I can't change them, so I focus in on my friends. The helpful. The prayerful. The generous. The shoulders and ears.

I read a quote today that said something I truly believe..."Happy isn't an emotion, it's a choice."

Ummm...yep. So I choose it. Every day. Sometimes several times a day.

Because it is what allows me to appreciate moments like my Belle coming up to me about 5 minutes ago telling me she loves me "100 x 100 the amount of people in the universe."

I'll take it.


So when people or circumstances start getting you down, remember you are stronger than you know. Whatever you are going through is temporary and...Choose happy. Even if you have to choose it many times.