{chase happiness}

This should be everyone's motto in life. Never be afraid to chase your happiness, whatever that may be. 

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{happy}

... and that's the truth.

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{joy}

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{keep breathing}

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Note to self. 

{words to live by}

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{just be}

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Our society leads us to believe that we aren't normal unless we are busy, stressed, consuming products, rich, and beautiful. That is so counter-intuitive because that is not happiness. Happiness is contentment, love, relaxation, fulfillment, laughter, kindness. It's so much deeper than we know, or allow ourselves to believe. We all have the power in our lives to change that if we make that decision. We can go against the norm and prove that happiness and simplicity are both possible in our everyday lives. Act on the principles that are important in your life. Stop making yourself tired all the time by going, going, going. Breathe. Relax. Rest. Look around. Help someone. Life isn't a competition, and the only way to find contentment is to be yourself. Your 100% authentic self. Make that person shine from the inside, and that will be reflected on the outside.

the past.

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{daily pick-me-up}

pure truth
surround yourself with happiness,
and you too will be happy.
life is too short to surround yourself
with things that make you unhappy.
harder said than done.
why is that?

daily pick-me-up.

daily pick-me-up.

dream it.

dream big dreams.

"Do you have a dream or a vision in your heart for something greater than what you have now? Ephesians 3:20 tells us God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond all we can hope, ask, or think...There is a gold mine of dreams, visions, abilities, and strength hidden in every life, but you have to dig to get to it. You must be willing to dig deep and go beyond how you feel or what is convenient. If you will dig down deep into the spirit, you will do greater things than anyone could ever imagine."

...i just read this and thought i would share it. sometimes the things you read are exactly what you need to hear...