Anyways... the funny thing is that we've been working to make this program so that we can have happier lives and keep balance between everything. That didn't stop today from being really hard though. From the minute I woke up it seemed like life was hellbent on dragging me down. Even my heart felt heavy.
It came to a point where, keep in mind that it's not even noon, I just wanted to give up for today. I couldn't see how things could get better and I couldn't figure out why today was so absolutely horrible. That's when I realized something...
I have the choice of whether I want to be happy. I decide if I want to let darkness or light fill me today.
Now this doesn't mean that life suddenly got easier. The things troubling me are still there. The rude thing someone did still hurts. The stresses in my life are still looming. The concerns I have for certain loved ones are still in place.
But why does that mean I can't be happy? Why do the choices of others have to consume my life?
This is my declaration: I refuse to let circumstances in life keep me from finding joy. I refuse to allow my heart to feel heavy because of situations that I have no control over. I refuse to give up that power I have over my own life.
When we get our Wellness Challenge fully worked out I will share it on here and keep updates of how it is going. Feel free to make the stand for happiness with us.
Dare to be happy.
2 comments:
Brooke, your blog is so cute! And I've been feeling a little bogged down lately too. Thanks for the reminder to take charge of my own happiness. You're great! :)
Brooke, I love you more than you will ever know and believe in your sweet, gentle loving nature. I believe that you are and can be intune with the Savior and His spirit. You can choose to be happy and that is the truth. I hope that you will never forget your sacred worth and never compromise the promises and desires you have always had for yourself. Nothing or no one is more important than believing in yourself and know that there is so much waiting for you...and you have prepared so much and put so much time in your hopes and dreams. Continue to believe in yourself and know you do not have to settle for anyone or any situation, you can be strong and immovable...have faith and put your trust in the Lord. He knows your righteous desires and will bless you accordingly. Be strong for yourself and your future posterity for you will be the strong example to them. I love you, Mom.
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