"The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be." –Marcel Pagnol
Happiness
The Decision To Be Positive
“The decision to be positive is not one that disregards or belittles sadness that exists. It is rather a conscious choice to focus on the good and to cultivate happiness – genuine happiness. Happiness is not a limited resource. When we devote our energy and time to trivial matters and choose to stress over things that … Continue reading The Decision To Be Positive
The Long Slow March Towards…More
Someday in the not-too-distant future, holiday weekends such as this one will have more meaning for me. They won't just be about the "official end of summer" or hoisting the flag in a show of patriotism. No one should need a holiday to be proud of where they're from. Unless, of course, Barack Obama is … Continue reading The Long Slow March Towards…More
Happiness Is The Consequence…
"Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You have to fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings." -Unknown
Happiness Is The Settling…
"Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot." -Aristotle
Come Look For Me If I’m Too Quiet
Mondays. They are the bane of my existence. I get sick by 8:00 PM nearly every Sunday evening, knowing that Monday is only a few short hours away. I have a sneaking suspicion I should only work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Perhaps I shall rename the week days altogether. I'm starting to suspect that an … Continue reading Come Look For Me If I’m Too Quiet
There Is No Beauty In…
"There is no beauty in sadness. No honor in suffering. No growth in fear. No relief in hate. It’s just a waste of perfectly good happiness.” ―Katerina Stoykova Klemer
The Worst Part Of Success
“The worst part of success is trying to find someone who is happy for you.” ―Bette Midler
Notice…
Make sure no one close to you is enjoying the fact that you're hurting. If you stumble upon this, kick them to the curb and free yourself of their negativity.
Happiness Resides…
"Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul." -Democritus
