12 Happy Thoughts For Troubled Times
PEOPLE AND CIRCUMSTANCES will occasionally break you down. But if you keep your mind focused, your heart open to possibility, and continue to put one foot in front of the other, you will be able to quickly recover the pieces, rebuild, and come back much stronger than you ever would have been otherwise. Here are a few happy thoughts to ponder on those days when the whole world seems like it‟s crashing down around you:
1. Down days are completely normal and not something you should feel guilty about having.
Happiness is never constant. Surrendering to your sadness, or whatever negative emotion is trying to come to the surface, does not make you a bad person. But remember, if you aren't sincerely thankful for every smile, don‟t be totally shocked by every tear. Keep things in perspective.
2. When you are at your lowest point, you are open to the greatest positive change.
Happiness is not the absence of problems, it‟s the strength to deal with them. Strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't do.
3. There is a huge difference between giving up and moving on.
Moving on doesn't mean giving up, but rather accepting that there are some things that cannot be. Moving on can mean that you're making a choice to be happy rather than hurt. For some folks, good situations last a lifetime, but for many, not knowing when to move on can hold them back forever.
4. Life rarely turns out exactly the way you want it to, but you still have an opportunity to make it great.
You have to do what you can, with what you have, exactly where you are. It won't always be easy, but it will be worth it in the end. Remember that there is no perfect life, just perfect moments. And it‟s these moments you must cherish; it's these moments that make the whole journey worthwhile.
5. Long-term happiness can only be felt if you don't set conditions.
Accept life unconditionally. Realize that life balances itself between the ideal and the disappointing. And the disappointments are just life‟s way of saying, “I‟ve got something better for you right around the corner.” So be patient, live life, accept what is, and have a little faith.
6. Too often, we carry around things from our past that hurt us.
Don't let regrets, shame, pain, and anger from the past rob you of your present happiness. Let go, move on, and walk forward.
7. You can choose to view things differently.
Pick one part of your life that you are unhappy with and look at it from a different point of view. See the rain as nourishment for future growth. Consider being alone for a while to create the solitude you need to hear your inner voice. Right now, you can choose to allow the light to shine in your life. Why not allow it?
8. Stand strong.
Whatever life throws at you, even if it hurts, fight through it. Remember, strong walls shake but never collapse. Life always offers you another chance—if you‟re willing to take it.
9. When your flaws are stitched together with good intentions, your flaws make you beautiful.
Never apologize for what makes you you. Never let someone else tell you who you are. Accept no one‟s definition of your life except your own.
10. You have the ability to heal yourself.
Just like lava flowing slowly out of a volcano, you must create a healthy outlet for your pain and anger. It‟s important after you've been hurt to take some time to think about your pain, and address it calmly and consciously, so you can thwart the possibility of more pain brewing from your own negativity.
11. There's a lot of life left to be lived.
The real tragedy in life is not death, but the passion we let die inside of us while we still live. Remember, troubles from the past cannot define you, destroy you, or defeat you all by themselves. As long as you keep pushing forward, they can only strengthen you.
12. You are a work in progress.
Today is a fresh start. Replace negativity with positivity. Inspire yourself. Give someone a compliment. Take a chance on an idea you believe in. You have the opportunity to do these things every single day—to make the necessary changes and slowly become the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide that today is the day. Say it: “This is going to be my day!”