Whether you're going to a birthday party, Memorial Day BBQ, or just a cruise on the boat try to enjoy this long weekend, try to appreciate all the blessings that surround you. Think of the men and women over seas unable to be with the ones they love, remember the families sitting in a hospital praying for someone they love to recover, or the child down the street that doesn't have anyone to provide them with a safe, stable home. I know I tell you this all the time, "appreciate you life", but when I'm out in the world I just don't see anyone really enjoying themselves. I guess there are a few here and there, but overall people don't appear to be enjoying day to day life ... if we were all just a little happier, maybe the world would be a little better place to be.
I am guilty of letting things get the better of me, especially when my pain level is high. Without fail I feel bad about it later - whether it was snapping at Logan, being short with Caleb, or just letting something get under my skin that really wasn't worth it. I'm not sure how to eliminate this behavior entirely, but I'll let you know when I figure it out;) I do know it never helps, it rarely changes anything, and it always makes my head hurt worse after I've been upset.
I'm a firm believer that happiness is what you make of it - if you decide life is going to be hard, it probably will. I'm sure you know someone that even in the greatest moments can find something to criticize, then there is your friend that will find something good to say about any situation.. . who do you think is happier? Maybe if we all make an effort to find joy everyday it will eventually rub off on everyone else.
Enjoy your life, kiss you partner, hug your kids, call you parents and tell them you love them, walk you dog, drink a glass of wine, read a book, do something that makes you smile!
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