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 an
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 must 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 must 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 despite it happening.
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.
The eighth point of the Scout
Law says: “A Scout is cheerful. A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He
cheerfully does tasks that come his way and tries his best to make others
happy, too.” (The Boy Scout
Handbook), Scouts know that cheerfulness is a deliberate action, and one
they promise to follow.
“A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances.”
– Sir Robert Baden-Powell
(1857-1941)
Founder of the Boy Scouts
The way to enjoy a happy life,
just like a Scout, is 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
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.
Scouting Out of Uniform
is a personal blog based on the lessons learned from Scouting that relate to
personal development and success principles and is not an official site of The
Boy Scouts of America. John Patrick Hickey does not represent or speak for the
Scouting program; however, he does completely support and encourages Scouting
for both young and old. John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, Personal
Development 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
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