Happiness.

What is it? As a Christian I would say that we find joy in the Lord. Which is the truth! But it's so hard to find it in everyday life when we are faced with so many circumstances. I'm not talking about 'hey, let's compare ourselves to third world countries!' Now that's a different ball game altogether. No, I'm talking about us ordinary, spoilt, pampered citizens of semi-developed worlds or more. People who have nearly everything yet find it so hard to find happiness. We try and try but there's never an answer. 

Well, here's what I think. Firstly, we all have problems. So what do we do? We deal with them of course! You don't have to wear a mask to that. Just be human. It's more relatable. 

Secondly, happiness takes effort. You can choose to look at the glass half empty or you can look at it half full. That's your choice. It's subjective and there's no right or wrong answer! What I mean is that even when you're sad, in the glass half empty, you can choose to look at the bright side. You can feel sad and everything but you can choose to make it better. And when you're happy looking at the glass half full, more reason to celebrate! 

We are all after all just human. Emotions and feelings are very real. But just don't sit there in your misery! (I know this by experience!) Give yourself the time and the space and then get up again and choose happiness! 

And, because I am a Christian, I'll just add to this little post and say that the joy of the Lord is my strength! Nehemiah 8:10

Love, 

Mary Ruth