Disappointments are inevitable.
Misery is optional.
Misery is optional.
-Joel Osteen
I choose to be happy.
As Alice Morse Earle said, "Every day may not be good... but there's something good in every day."I choose to be happy. That is coming from someone who has been chummy with Loneliness for quite a long time. This is a choice made by a girl who grew up thinking she'll never be enough.
I choose to be happy even during the times when my heart was broken to a million pieces again and again.
I choose to be happy even when some of my days are gloomy, some of my nights are long and I feel nothing but emptiness.
It's so easy to fall into misery. Fate could be a real bitch sometimes.
You try to be faithful and true, but there will always be someone---in the family, your circle of friends or your significant other---who will betray your trust and destroy you.
Yes, it's painful. Yes, it's okay to be angry for a time. That's part of healing.
What you can feel, you can heal.
Grieve. Be furious. Cry.
But after venting out the toxic feeling, I learn to let go. Maybe not as easily or as quickly like most. We heal at our own pace. The important thing is that I choose happiness over bitterness.
I've realized that it's not right to punish myself for someone's mistakes.
It's not fair for me to suffer the consequences of their choices.
It's not wise to drag myself down to their misery where they are comfortable to settle in in the first place.
Sometimes you give your all to get what you want, but you see it go to someone you think is undeserving.
When this happens to me, I choose to be happy still. I'd think that maybe the door for that opportunity closed on me because there's another one waiting which is better.
I choose to be happy because the world is full of wondrous things, endless opportunities and boundless possibilities, and I can't miss them just because I'm too busy looking down, too defeated to look up and see the beauty around me.
I choose to be happy because it's the most selfless, most generous, most liberating and kindest gift I could give myself.
I choose to be happy because it's a wise decision to make
I choose to be happy because I know I deserve no less.
Happiness is a choice.
I am happy because I choose to be.
How about you? What are you choosing today?
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just what I needed this morning :)
ReplyDeleteLove it ,what a wonderful Post sweet Lady!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Day ,kisses :)
**waves** Hiya Luxy....wow!....I love what you have done with your blog....It has a faster loading time...Nice one. Oh yes mami! you should choose happiness over anything else. I am happy that you actually did a lil self-realization.....cuz truly, the time spent on self-pity and licking your wounds can be spent on doing better things like tapping out of the numerous opportunities that life has presented us with. I am happy for you mami...
ReplyDeleteAwe Lux... I am choosing to be happy too... it's not a simple road to follow but one I have committed too... although there are bumps in the road, I am working on not allowing the bumps to take me down... I love your inspirational posts xox
ReplyDeleteSuch a great post!! :D Beautiful photo x
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Good post :)
ReplyDeleteAgreed. We make ourselves happy.
ReplyDeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteI choose to be happy as well! :D
xoxo
Hi Lux, Your choice is surely the right one. I have not been following your blog long enough to know what happened that caused so much agony, but whatever it was, you are clearly embracing a return to the joyful life. Blessings to you. John
ReplyDeleteI love this post! So inspirational! x
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A lovely inspirational post, thank you x
ReplyDeleteVery uplifting!! Misery will only make us sick. Thanks for the visit.
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Beautiful thoughts and reminders today :) It's true - we choose how to think and see the world. We CAN choose gratitude, happiness, and a positive outlook on life.
ReplyDeleteGorgeously written! You are right; we all deserve happiness and we should let ourself be happy!
ReplyDeleteWritingMonique
This is such a beautiful and inspiring post hun :) I think it's important to remember that we are all responsible for our own happiness
ReplyDeleteRachel xx
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Lux, I'm with you....I choose to be happy!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written. You made the right choice to be happy.
ReplyDeleteHappiness really is a choice, rather than something that just happens to you. Great post, Lux.
ReplyDeleteTotally needed this!
ReplyDeleteLove. Love. What a great message -xx
ReplyDeleteShauna
www.lipglossandlace.net
Being happy does come within. We can choose to be whatever we want. Miserable or happy. I choose happy too.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. ☺
You are so right, Lux! Hugs! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, yes. We get to choose how to live our lives, what to do with our emotions, how we want to respond to what's going on around us.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Lux!
Inspirational post!
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Choosing to be happy is the best thing someone can do for themselves. :)
ReplyDeleteVery good post.... Made me smile... I choose to be happy because I AM happy. Happiness is a choice --and all of us, no matter what our situation is, can find some happiness with a good attitude.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
It's great that you've chosen to be happy! And I like your reasons!
ReplyDeletesunandsany
You have made a great choice! Happiness is so much more fun than not being happy. I hope you have a wonderful and happy rest of the week.
ReplyDeletemore people should choose to be happy! even if it's not always something easy to do:-) x
ReplyDeleteYou made a wise choice.Being ever so much older than you I can tell that it works.
ReplyDeleteHello dear,
ReplyDeletelovely post!
Baci,
Coco et La vie en rose - Valeria Arizzi
Hi! I love this, and I agree, I always choose happiness. It achieves nothing to be sad all it does is make you feel even sadder! Keep smiling! xx
ReplyDeleteWise words! I also can't stand self-pity. It's the best choice you can do:)
ReplyDeletejointyicroissanty
beautiful i choose to be evey day
ReplyDeleteMrs NoOne
Beautiful post !!!!
ReplyDeletexo
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glad i stopped by, just what i needed . Some inspiration. Be happy it drives people crazy .
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This post is everything! Great job. And happiness is the best choice you could possibly make in this life. :)
ReplyDeleteChoose happy! We do make that choice every day, no matter what's going on in our lives. Very inspiring post!
ReplyDeletewow this entry is so touching
ReplyDeletelovely
thanks for this positive energy!
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I love it, Lux! Very positive and uplifting. :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. I also stay onto a happy side:). Thank you so much I missed to have you around. I also missed to be here too. Hope we can stay connect again:).
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely one:).
Tanya
http://attraction2fashion.com
My boyfriend and I were just talking about this subject :) great post
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And happiness is so infectious...great choice sweets
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring post dear, thank you for sharing this... ;)
ReplyDeletelove,
Cassie Thriftier
Cool post, and well said!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post!
ReplyDeletexo, Jane
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Long long before, I had written a similar post too...
ReplyDeleteThe choice to be happy!
Nice :)
Very beautiful and inspiring, made me feel happy reading it and I definitely agree on everything here!
ReplyDeleteYou made the right chose :)
ReplyDeleteBisous,
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Such good reasons to be happy.
ReplyDeleteI needed to read this today. Thank you for writing such a positive message! :)
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Definitely choose to be happy!! Negatives things happen to everyone, but it's what we do with them that counts!! Wonderful positive message :) xx
ReplyDeleteI love how uplifting this post is! It is so important to be positive and happy-- it makes all the difference in the world!
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ meandmr.com
Great read- and so true! :)
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Le Stylo Rouge
Nice post, I so agree with you!
ReplyDeletexo Xenia
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this is so lovely! :)
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Great reminder that happiness is always a choice. I can't remember the source on this, but a friend was telling me about a study she read about that found that the happiness levels of lottery winners were comparable to the happiness levels of paralyzed people.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we forget that we do have a choice. Thanks for the reminder. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Absolutely wonderful Lux! I'm happy that you're choosing to be happy!
ReplyDeleteI love your attitude----being thankful for each day keep us happy!
ReplyDeleteYou should be happy you deserve it! I feel lucky that I got to read this inspiring post which I could really relate with! Thanks for the inspiration, I would too try to be happy as you said! <3
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend
Ritcha
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Beautiful picture ! I totally agree with you ;) Thanks for your comment on my blog ! http://valeriesdays.blogspot.fr/
ReplyDeleteLovely and grat post! :)
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Great words, really inspiring!
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Keep being happy for there is no other way. :)
ReplyDeleteLife can certainly drag one away from happiness, which is always related to our circumstances. Thankfully, Jesus gives us joy and peace. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteAhhh what a powerful post!!! Loved it and I choose to be happy, too! Love you and thank you for every single word you wrote for us. Love, Liuba x
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts! So simple yet so powerful what a happy and thankful mindset can do.
ReplyDeleteLux, thank you for encouraging me to choose to be happy today. Beautiful words shared on Grace & Truth linkup. Have a great day, Kim Stewart
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Wonderfully written and I love the general message you're sending out a lot! Beautiful photo too. x - Naomi in Wonderland
ReplyDeleteLove your personal posts Lux! Always be happy!
ReplyDeleteXx,
Nilu Yuleena
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I think being happy is the best thing in your life because it is the stage that you feel fulfilled from everything :)
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great choice! love this post! <3
ReplyDeletelove, liz
www.stylewich.com
This was such an amazing and inspirational post. I loved it.
ReplyDeleteKay of Pure & Complex
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Exactly what I needed today. Thank you so much for this post. Also, I've completely fallen in love with your blog ever since I came across it a few days ago. I'm seriously hooked!!
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Aena
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Hi sweetie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and inspirational post
Kisses
Maggie D.
Fashion Blog Maggie Dallospedale fashion diary
I choose Happiness as well. :)
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Marie
Wonderful post. I agree with everything you wrote. Thanks for sharing :)
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I just read your "about" page. Beautiful. You are a wise young woman :)
ReplyDeleteHello, greetings and good wishes.
ReplyDeleteAmazing post. Fantastic you chose to be happy. We all deserve to be happy. Life is short and there is no meaning in being sad, depressed, worried or down cast.
Every line of your post is a morale booster. Yes, happiness is a matter of deliberate choice which has many benefits in our outlook, health, relationship, performance at work place and plays a great role in being a success in life.
Best wishes
Lux, this was such a great read! What a wonderful reminder to choose joy and happiness against all odds! Thank you for sharing this! Infinite blessings to you, Love! :-)
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I am Happy because I got to read such beautiful positive attitudes in you. I am sorry for I couldn't frequently read your updates since I am away~ :D
ReplyDeleteEvery time I wake up in the morning after I pray, I choose to be happy!
ReplyDeletexx,
Jewel
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Bonjour ma belle,
ReplyDeleteComme c'est beau et vrai ♥ Il faut profiter de chaque petit bonheur que la vie nous offre ♥
Je t'embrasse
Manon
Love it, such a positive and happy post :)
ReplyDeleteSee you Lux xx
I love it :) Made my day
ReplyDeleteVeronika
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I love this post! Happiness is a choice and sometimes we need to be reminded about that fact. Love your positive attitude! Awesome! :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
I love the photo at the top--such a happy smile. Be happy (but part of me doesn't like that saying that, the old song, "Don't worry, Be Happy" is going to be stuck in my mind!) Even so, I'll smile.
ReplyDeleteLove how well-written this post is. Happiness is a choice. Therefore, we must always choose to be happy. :)
ReplyDeleteJenn
The Pink Lemonade Girl
That's all you need :) to be happy! Perfect post! Thanks for sharing!
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Hello my dear Luxy! <3 Just like you, I choose to be happy too. I mean, it's like either we be happy or we be sad. And why be sad? Life's too short for regrets, you know? :) Such a wonderful post to start my day!! :)
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Ótimo domingo!
Beijo! ^^
I choose to be happy is a wonderful title: I have to remember it when I feel down... :)))
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for this fab post!
xoxo
www.bellezzefelici.blogspot.com
Such a lovely post! What a great way to motivate people! Hope you had a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteDenise | Fashion Love Letters
Amen!! Joy is s choice - not an easy one but so worth it! Hope your weekend was great.
ReplyDeleteWonderful .! Great message :)
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I choose to be happy, too. Just what I needed to go through this crappy day. :)
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What an encouraging and refreshing post!
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ReplyDeletelove the quote you used, dear! misery is optional.
ReplyDeleteit's our choice to stay happy or stay nega. chos! hehe :)
http://lavinajampit.blogspot.com/
Beautiful and SO true! I wish everyone in the world had to read this!
ReplyDeleteI love the title, because I believe happiness is a choice!
ReplyDeleteGod bless,
XO, Claire
Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
Awesome! I am reading this to my kids right now!
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful blog, great observations. It took me a very long time to figure out that happiness is a choice. Your miles ahead of most of us. Thanks so much for visiting my girls, I'm sure they appreciate your support and kind words.
ReplyDeleteMisery is optional...
ReplyDeleteSo right :)))
Have a lovely evening... !!!
xoxo
www.bellezzefelici.blogspot.com
Thanks for dropping by my blog, stay beautiful and happy! <3
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lovey read. you're right, Its we who choose our happiness :)
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How many people are missing the joys of life because they allow misery to take them over. Happiness is an intrinsic state...a choice. Over the years, I've realized I can be happy with having less...those that I truly need and important to me.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great decision my dear. If everyone would take the same decision, that would be great. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Lux! It is freeing to choose to be happy and see all the wonder that God created for us to enjoy! Blessings to you and thanks for such an encouraging article :)
ReplyDeleteToday, I choose to come here... to get inspired and to refresh my life. To read sometihing encouraging..Yes, Lux I also choose to be happy today
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have a lot to be happy about which makes me happy too! For some reason, it won't go through when I try to Follow your blog. It just says to try again later. The same thing happened last week. Let me know if you have any suggestions. In the meantime, I'll keep trying.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Being happy is the best route ahead.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, encouraging, uplifting post, Lux! Thanks for sharing....God bless!
ReplyDeletesuch good reasons and I also pretty much always choose the "happy".
ReplyDeletereally inspiring :)
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Totally agree with your title. We must be positive :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful words, such a stunning piece and so positive. You so such wise things. Thank you so much for linking up with us at Friday Reflections
ReplyDeleteSo Nice Lux. Thank you for this artiicle.
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Hi Lux! Happiness is indeed a choice. It's how we react to situations (good or bad) that will determine our capacity to be happy and make other people happy. Let's choose to be happy, always. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved this post!!
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