Happy

It's been one of those days that I struggle to keep my eye on the prize so to speak. I woke up late which is never a good way to start my day. It is days like this that put me into a perpetual funk. Somehow my barriers fall exposing my soul to all the emotions and negativity of the world. I feel vulnerable and weak, ready to lash out in defense. This is the type of day the allows all those ill felt thoughts to come to a head. The kind of day that makes me want to go back to bed. I need a warning on my vehicle for days like today. Move or be moved cause I'm pissy! It's one of those "test the patience" kind of day. I think you get idea. The problem is that it's a cascade effect. One thing sets off another. It leaves me thinking, when will this end? It's at this moment when I realize that I am the one in control and not this fubar of a day!

At times like these I have to sit somewhere and think for a minute or two. I have to restore my mental clarity and balance. I have developed a simple method to rid my brain of this mayhem. I use the Peter Pan method...Think happy thoughts! I know it sounds ridiculous, but it works. I look around my little corner of the world for the simplest things, perhaps an ant working away or someone assisting a stranger or even a little finch on a wire. Crazy as this sounds it allows me to focus and come together. Sometimes it's even simpler than that. I may start thinking about something my buddy's boy did that caused me to laugh or something my gramma said that was uniquely hers. It's strange but these are the small moments of happiness that make up my life and lift my spirits on those not so friendly days. It makes me realize that though life can be very tough and ever distracting, there is much beauty and laughter that makes it all worth while.

This is self therapy and believe me it works!

So now my day has gotten a whole lot better. There is no piss poor mood or agitated temperament to deal with. I am here, in the now and smiling as I think of all the little happy moments that make up my life. I think that is the secret. I think that in this hurry up life most of us lead we forget how to just be in the moment and enjoy the smallest of things. When we realize that happiness is within us we can stop looking for it elsewhere because it is what you decide it is. Make a decision to be happy now. Find your moments as I am sure there are many. Sometimes you have to lay in the grass to see the beauty of the dandelion.

A friend once said to me, be happy with yourself and others will be happy with you. Be happy internally and it will radiate out to the rest of the world.

Bruce Lee also said, "Be like water my friend".

I know, ever random!