Am I happy? Am I REALLY happy? I think I am.
I recently came across Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project and it has got me thinking… why don’t I start my own Happiness Project? So here I go.
I’m starting simple and we’ll see what happens.
Rule #1 – be thankful EVERY DAY.
Gretchen Rubin writes, “To be happier, you have to think about feeling good, feeling bad and feeling right, in an atmosphere of growth.” We don’t always have to be thankful for good things. Today, a friend reminded me that the majority of successful people in this world are not successful because of all the things that have gone right in their lives, but because of the things that have gone wrong.
Think about the inspirational stories you’ve heard. Most, if not all involve a failure, a setback or even a tragedy. These blessings shape us and alter the path that we walk. And it’s the belief that God equips us to handle everything put before us.
“Remember that I am sovereign over your circumstances, and humble yourself under My mighty hand. Rejoice in what I am doing in your life, even though it is beyond your understanding.”
Today, I’m thankful that I BELIEVE. And while I don’t understand the challenges that I’m currently dealing with, it’s not for me to control.
