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I’ve come to the sad conclusion that because we are in an economic downturn folks are unhappy. Or maybe it is because gas prices are at an all time high we can’t find a reason to smile. No, it has to be that the housing market is in the can, that’s why we frown on cue. Maybe if Britney Spears could erase the last 5 years of her life, we’d all find it easier to skip to work and hop home.

Perhaps we’ve forgotten how lucky we all are. Think hard about someone who died before their time, leaving their family and friends broken and questioning it all. I’m sure “gone too soon” soul would find a way to see the silver lining on every dark cloud. Think of someone who’s worse off than you, whether it be monetarily, emotionally, physically, or even intellectually (if you can evaluate that independently). Maybe if you were in their shoes you could justify your attitude. Look at what you have. List the things in your love that your truly love, if  breathing, living, soul-filled things don’t fill that list, maybe that’s where your unhappiness stems from.

Of course this free write is filled with maybes, perhapses, and ifs. But that’s what a push is, its a thesis. Maybe we all need a happiness thesis that can drive us away from those folks and things that keeps us away from breezy stress less days and fun enjoyable nights.

An example from my own life that could work from time to time.

If I remember that the teams I support and the effort they put forth on the field or court are not a direct reflection on my abilities, then I will be able to let go of losses and celebrate the victories more appropriately.

In all honesty I just want to see more people nod their head as opposed to shake it. More people hum along than close their eyes. It’s so easy to look up and see gray clouds, but if you look out, there’s probably a light waiting for someone to see it shine.