Why I Choose To Be Happy

Abraham Lincoln once said "People are as happy as they make up their minds to be." This is something I am a great believer of.

I remember a time at school, when I was walking down the corridor, when my head of year at the time, was about to walk past me. He did the usual thing, asked about how I was getting on with school work and things, but then he asked a question, which I thought was kind of weird, he said, "Jade, why are you always so happy?" After having a quick think to myself, I replied, "I just don't believe in being sad Sir." He just smiled, and carried on walking, and I went back to my classroom. Nothing eles was said.

I often wonder why he asked me that question, do I always look happy? If so, what am I happy for?

On reflection, I realise, I have so many reasons to be happy, I have a great family that love me, I have friends that make me smile all the time, so much so, my jaw pretty much aches at the end of each day. I have achieved things I never thought I could, and I have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my Life.

I'm not stupid, I know I wont always be happy, there will be times when I feel down, or upset, and there have been a number of times I have felt this. But, I know I always have the choice to go out and be happy.

During Summer 2011, I went to a convention for Young Adults aged 18-30, I bought a whristband, which on one side, says "CHOOSE choose CHOOSE choose" then, when you turn it over, it says "Do you want to be happy now, or later?" I wear this wristband as a reminder, I am in control of my happiness, and I am choosing to be happy now.

This is the first time I've ever posted on a blog, and I'm probably going to be a lame writer. But its all peas and gravy.

Remember, you choose your happiness, no one else.