IJMC - Happiness...

...so elusive in my life. Have I been through hardships? By most measures 
of life, no. Have I suffered more than others? By most measures of life, 
no. Have I been unduly denied happiness? Again, by most measures of life, 
no. I have potential, ability, drive, and desire. I have my full 
facilities, some intelligence, and a lot more going for me. But happy? 
No, I do not yet have that. I do have the capability to change what I do 
have, the simple capacity to perceive my life in a way that brings 
happiness. I have to get myself there soon. Sorry for a downer tonight, 
just that kind of mood I guess. G'night.                            -dave




Happiness......

We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have
a baby, then another. Then we're frustrated that the kids aren't old
enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're
frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We'll certainly be happy
when they're out of that stage. 

We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his
or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice
vacation, when we retire. 

The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not
now, when? 

Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this
to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. 

One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred D. Souza.  He said, "For a
long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life.
But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten
through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or a
debt to be paid. 

Then life would begin.  At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were
my life." 

This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness.

Happiness is the way.  So, treasure every moment that you have and
treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special
enough to spend your time with...and remember that time waits for no one. 

So, stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school,
until you lose ten pounds, until you gain ten pounds, until you have kids,
until your kids leave the house, until you start work, until you retire,
until you get married, until you get divorced, until Friday night, until
Sunday morning, until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is
paid off, until spring, until summer, until fall, until winter, until
you're off welfare, until the first or fifteenth, until your song comes
on, until you've had a drink, until you've sobered up, until you die,
until you're born again to decide that there is no better time than right
now to be happy. 

Happiness is a journey, not a destination.




Thought for the day:
Work like you don't need money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
And dance like no one's watching.



An Angel To Watch over You
Some people  come into our lives  and quickly go..
Some people become friends and stay a while.. leaving beautiful footprints
on our hearts and we are never quite the same because we have made a good
friend!! 



Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow a mystery.
Today is a gift.
That's why it's called the present!



I think this is special.....
live and savor every moment.....
this is not a dress rehearsal!