Happiness.

Today I feel like talking about happiness.

What is happiness?

According to the dictionary it is a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

But of course it is so much more than that.

Happiness to me...

Happiness is waking up every morning to the hustle and bustle of my family getting ready for the day.

It's my mom's homemade breakfast.

It's the opportunity to talk to my Father in Heaven and feel His peace.

Happiness is smiles that brighten the world.

It is sunshine and blue skies.

It's color.

It's love.

It's hope.

Happiness is seeing the people you love every day.

Happiness is laughing over things that are really not that funny.

It's trying new things.

It is finding the best in every situation.

It's smiling through thick and thin.

Happiness is being with your special someone.

It's giving gifts for no reason.

It's loving everyone you meet.

It's sweet.

It savours.

It sanctifies.

But one important thing to remember is:

Happiness doesn't mean that everything is perfect, it simply means you choose to look beyond the imperfections.

One thing to remember is...life isn't going to be easy and it isn't going to be perfect. There are going to be many times when life slaps you in the face and you want to give up. Always remember that things will happen that you don't really have any control over, but you always have control over your attitude. Happiness is ultimately a choice. It's simple really...You have two choices...

to be happy or to not.

So what do you choose?? :)