“A Scout smiles and
whistles under all circumstances.”
– Sir Robert Baden-Powell
(1857-1941)
Founder of the Boy Scouts
Sometimes
happy people can make you wonder. There
are those people who are happy all the time, no matter what is going on in
their life. What is up with that? Some may think that these people have a screw
loose or that they do not face reality.
The truth is, they really are the ones facing reality. They know that whether they are happy or sad,
it is their choice. They choose to be
happy.
Facing the world with a attitude
of happiness is not a denial that bad things are happening. Happy people choose their attitude and take
control of their lives. People whose
moods change as the circumstances they face change allow the world to control
them. It is easy to feel bad and to
allow stress and sadness control your life.
You have to be strong to be happy.
Only those who believe that they have the power to control their
feelings can face life with a song in their heart.
How does one get this
power? First, you have to make the
decision that you will not allow life to get you down. Happiness is not a fleeting emotion, it is
always a decision we make. We are not
happy that bad thing may happen, but happy in spite of it. When you choose to see the positive in life
you will be amazed at just how much positive there is to see. Life is full of adventure, discovery and
wonders that, when paid attention to, will thrill your heart.
Another way to enjoy a happy
life it to act like it. Keep a smile on
your face. You can keep happy by
developing the habit of standing up straight, look up and not down and keep a
smile on your face. Mark Twain once
said, "If you keep smiling you will feel better and others will wonder
what you are up to."
Lastly, keep your thought
positive and creative. Face each day as
a new opportunity to succeed and to move closer to your dreams. In short, happiness is in your control. Others cannot not give it to you, nor can
they take it away. Be happy just to be
you. Share that happiness with others
and you will see it grow. If you have
the choice - and you do - choose to be happy.
It's more fun!
You
matter! You matter to the world and to
yourself. Remember to be your best, love
God, have good manners, achieve the unknown and change your world.
John Patrick
Hickey is an author, speaker, Life Coach and proud Scouter. To read more from
John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your
church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.
© 2014 John
Patrick Hickey
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