April 2

”Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” Aristotle

There are different forms of happiness. Having spent many years living for the temporary ones, those rewards of my acts of instant gratification, learning about true happiness has been good for me. It’s welcoming to find long-term happiness in things that are more real and meaningful. From true relationships with good intimacy, to time with friends & family, enjoying the simplicity and wonder of nature – all these are better ways to be content. The biggest challenge of all has come from within. Being able to look at myself in the mirror and to be able to accept and love the person staring back is a miracle. Knowing that it is inside me where my happiness starts, when I am truly okay with who I am, has been an important lesson. It’s a decision to be happy. I can choose to be miserable, to look only at the negative things which are happening around me. This is pretty easy to do. Or I can go in a different direction and look at al the good stuff that is happening, starting with my work on my new life. Being sober is definitely something worth smiling about!

Affirmation

Today I will concentrate on being happy, and look on the brighter side of life. Smile on, feet forward, let’s have a blast!