Yes, I’ve heard that Misery loves Company… they got married young, realized it was a mistake, and are now divorced! And wouldn’t you know it, Positivity was spotted on a romantic outing with Company last weekend, and rumor has it, there’s wedding bells in their future! Now that’s a pairing that makes sense!
When I was much younger and full of the proverbial “teen angst,” my mother used to tell me “you can choose to be happy or choose to be miserable; it’s your decision.” At the time, I used to feel so frustrated with her for not being miserable with me. But being a young teen in school kept me in the company of other teenagers who seemed even more of a drag than I was! Which turned out to be a blessing in disguise, since I found myself repeating my mother’s words to my peers, because–get this, I felt emotionally held down! (Let’s just say it was maturity kicking in.) When I caught myself repeating my mother’s favorite response to tantrums, I had one of those rare epiphanies that changed my life and my outlook from that moment on!
MOM WAS RIGHT!
Suddenly, every little thing that bothered me was rendered less important than my CHOICE to just be HAPPY. I’ve lived positively ever since, and intend to share my mother’s wisdom with everyone, even if you think I’m annoying for doing so! Because no matter who you are, there is benefit in a simple reminder that you CAN choose to be positive! I’ve learned first hand from the power of positivity. Now do your part and pass it on!
AMEN SISTER!!! DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 Little Birds, man… 3 little birds………….. *wistles*
I couldn’t agree with you more; however, does that make my occasional decision to be grumpy well-informed or just obstinate?
[Andii]
I’m leaning towards a bipartisan 50/50. Salt and Pepper, if you will. While there are many real and legitimate reasons for an adult to be justifiably grumpy, dwelling perpetually in such a mood is obstinate. But then, you did say your decision to be grumpy was occasional, thus making an grumpiness at all apart from this very logic, as I know you to be a woman who knows when to say “when.”
[Luv ya Andii!]