Thursday, April 5, 2012

I Will Choose Happiness


Everything about this statement is so true.  I truly believe that we choose our own Happiness.  I think we choose what and how we react to things.
You choose your thoughts. You choose whether you want to keep dwelling on these thoughts or you let them go. Do you want to choose good thoughts or bad thoughts?
I would rather choose good thoughts.
  What is your alternative??
I know sh** happens! It does, but you have to choose how you are going to react to them. I know I sound like a Pollyanna.
That's OK!
I do have my dark days. But they are becoming less and less as I realize I am in control of my thoughts and how I react. 
So this painting will be hanging on my back door. So when I leave everyday I will be reminded........

I Will Choose Happiness

Have a great week everyone!
Happy Easter!
Don't for get to visit Paint Party Friday!
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31 comments:

  1. Melanie Statnick April 5, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    What a great post! I'm with you . I have had a long week and trying. It can be difficult, but I choose happiness too. Thanks soul sister

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  2. KathyApril 5, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    I agree, great post, xo

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  3. GlorV1April 6, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    What a great idea. I choose happiness too of course but like you said s... happens and when it does it is hard to stay controlled. Perhaps I will make a sign for myself and hang it up where I can remind myself. Thanks for the idea. Happy Easter, nice work.

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  4. Helen CampbellApril 6, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Oh I love that! I will choose happiness, over and over despite the obstacles that try to detract me. Thanks for the reminder. :)

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  5. NettyApril 6, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Terrific idea and a great post. Love your sign. Happy PPF and have a blessed Easter, Annette x

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  6. Tracey FKApril 6, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Such a great reminder... I love Pollyannas...much more fun to spend time with than a misery Mary... I think you are always positive and you always brighten my day so thanks for that... hope you have a happy and safe Easter...xx

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  7. Valerie-JaelApril 6, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Thanks for this wonderful reminder! Happy Easter, Valerie

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  8. FallingladiesApril 6, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Sometimes hard to do but a wonderful plan! Love the photos in the post below too, looks like fun playing with all those effects!

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  9. GeckostoneApril 6, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Talk about synchronicity, I never heard of this Pollyanna till last week reading the book, " Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway ". Pollyannas are definitely way cool!!!!What you wrote is so true. We always have the power to choose how we react and perceive what happens. I truely believe there is always a good reason for everything and it is all for the purpose of our spiritual evolution! Thanks for such a loving and uplifting post! Hugs, Deb

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  10. Carolyn DubeApril 6, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Such a wonderful way to remind yourself!!

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  11. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 6, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I agree with you 100%. I love the saying: Why choose to fail when success is an option. :) Happy Easter! :)

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  12. Bren Graham ThebeauApril 6, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Wonderful post, and I couldn't agree more. Making that choice for joy is what gets me through the day while living in chronic pain.

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  13. FayeApril 6, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Heather, what a day brightener your post is today! I needed that word of encouragement and the reminder that we do indeed have a choice in how we react to circumstances. Your artwork is gorgeous. I love everything about it. I hope you don't have trouble getting to comment in my blog this week. I changed it and am now protected only by moderator approval.

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  14. EVAApril 6, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    A beautiful painting!!
    Near the door you leave from is a great place to place it to inspire your day.

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  15. carol l mckennaApril 6, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Exquisite painting and love the message ! ~ attitude is everything ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  16. DebbieApril 6, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    A great message, but sometimes hard to put into practice!!

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  17. Mary C. NasserApril 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Wonderful painting and post, Heather.
    I couldn't agree with you more! :)
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  18. AnonymousApril 6, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Yes, this is a great post. Negativity breeds more negativity. It's best to turn your attention to something positive when you feel down or bad things happen. There's always a silver lining! Happy Easter and ppf. :-)

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  19. carlareyApril 6, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    You are so right! I love this idea, and the painting.

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  20. Caitlyn (ladyphlogiston)April 6, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    love the idea of putting this where you see it on the way out. I might have to come up with something similar. And I really like the leaves especially - the details add a lot of interest

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  21. Anne MandaApril 6, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Lovely post, lovely sign! Happy PPF!

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  22. WrightStuffApril 6, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Good choice. I have a book on my pile waiting to be read called Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.

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  23. UnknownApril 7, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    Great idea! I still have more dark days, but I'm working on cleaning them. Ehehehe!! :)

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  24. FloApril 7, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    I love, it is a very good idea. Joy is the best therapy!

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  25. Paula - Buenos AiresApril 7, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Wise words, great choice. Lovely movement in the leaves and beautiful flowers.

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  26. *jean*April 8, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    i hear that! love love love this, will you be making a print available? and i saw you were playing with picasa 3.9, isn't it a blast??? hope you have a great week!

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  27. MollyApril 9, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    what a great sentiment! and so true and beautifully rendered. thanks for sharing!

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  28. ZueApril 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Great painting and words to make us think:)
    xx

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  29. paulineApril 12, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    So so true Heather. And such a beautiful painting to remind you of this every day. xoxo

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  30. kristin maynesApril 20, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Your work is so beautiful!

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