Are you happy?

Chronicles of Janice B.

Life from the “A” – No the Other “A” – Asheville

Are you happy?

                  I read the following quote the other day:

                  “When we forget ourselves in trying to add to the welfare of others, happiness comes to                   us without our asking” Eknath Easwaran

This made me re-think what happiness is to me.  I use to believe happiness was getting my way or if something was going right for me I would be happy.  Or if everything was in alignment and nothing bad happened, I would be happy.  But like the quote above true happiness is in the service of others.  Things can’t make you happy.  People can’t make you happy.  You are the only one that can make you happy and that comes from your ability to get out of yourself and see and help others. 

I did a little experiment the other day and you can try this also.  I woke up and the very first thing out of my mouth was “This is going to be a good day.  Something good is going to happen to me.  I have the Favor of the Lord upon me!” All that day I had a wonderful experience.  Nothing brought me down.  Everyone I spoke to got a happy Janice and in return they responded with happiness and good cheer.  I had favor in the little things like a good parking spot and a hug from a happy customer!  You know I have to admit, I didn’t believe that you could declare that your day would be wonderful and it would actually be wonderful. Now I am a believer.  I now believe that I definitely am the captain of my fate.  What I think about I bring about.  So the next time you are down and depressed change your attitude to the positive.  The next time you experience something bad cancel it out and repeat positive affirmations.  I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of walking around sad and depressed thinking that nothing good is going to happen and that the world owes me.  The world doesn’t owe me anything.  I have everything within me to become successful, prosperous, and happy and so do you.

So from this day forward make a conscious decision to declare happiness.  Spread positivity and watch goodness, happiness, and prosperity follow you all the days of your life.  I know I have made that decision and I haven’t had a bad day yet!

Make sure you spread the word and check out my books at www.janicebrantle.com!

Enjoy the journey!