I Choose Happiness

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I Choose Happiness 

Wanda Wade

In my everyday pursuit of happiness there are a few things that I do daily. I give thanks for another day of life, I make my bed and I kiss my children.  Although these are simple acts, they bring an immense amount of happiness to my life. Taking a few moments everyday to give thanks allows me to focus on the things in my life that bring me joy.  It also gives me a better appreciation for what I do have and  it reminds me to be grateful. 

I read an article years ago that stressed the importance of getting up every morning and making your bed.  It lends to being more productive throughout the day, but for me it's something more, it's almost therapeutic.  It leaves me feeling refreshed, it gives me a little time to think about the day and yes it does feel good knowing that everyday I've accomplished something. 

As my daughter, my son and I venture out into the world to begin our day I kiss them both before leaving the house.  Growing up my mom did the same to my siblings and I.  With this simple yet caring gesture she instilled in us the importance of giving to those around us.  A kiss, a hug or even a smile can bring happiness to someone's day.  She would also stress the importance of letting those around you know how you feel about them.  I practice this with my children. I always want them to know that they're loved and it seems to give them a sense of security.  Whenever I kiss my nineteen year old daughter, she says, you love me, then she smiles and goes on her way. 

I value my happiness and the happiness of those around me, therefore I do what's necessary to preserve it.   I know that life can often times be challenging and hectic but creating simple acts of happiness will provide for a more fulfilling life.  Try to continually focus on the good and positive things in your life.  Positive thinking and surrounding yourself with positive people can help with this.  Each of us has a journey and how you approach it depends on you.  The choice to seek happiness is yours. 

Choose happiness, it's infectious - wanda wade

Defining Your Purpose

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Defining Your Purpose 

Wanda Wade 

I remember reading a book called, The Purpose Driven Life and how it helped me to gain better insight into my purpose or mission as stated in the book.  The author, Rick Warren outlined that we were all created for a purpose, one that's unique to each of us and sharing the message that is formed from that purpose is a gift.  Although his book talks about our purpose from a Christian perspective I believe that the basic philosophy can be applied to everyday living. 

Let's take a look back into childhood.  I like to go there often because I believe our upbringing has a lot to do with the adults we ultimately grow into.  Do you remember grade school and being asked by your teacher, what do you want to be when you grow up?  Most of us rattled the first thing that came to mind, a policeman, a fireman or even a princess without giving thought to a purpose being attached to it, though as we got older we realized that even in childhood we were given insight into our purpose but we had yet to fully understand it.  Why?  That answer is simple,  your purpose hadn't been defined and before you can define it you must first know what it is.   

For me, I defined purpose as being extraordinary.  I thought it had to be something that was far beyond measure, almost negating anything that was other than that.  Boy was I wrong.  It wasn't until I gained a better perspective and knowledge that I realized listening to that little voice that whispers to us ever so often confirming what it is that we were meant to do did I fully understand my purpose and the true meaning of my existence.  Whether your purpose is on a grand scale or one that captures a small audience it should not only give your life meaning, it should also impact those around you.  

Now let's define your purpose; that thing that you were created to do.  Do you already know what it is?  If not, take a moment to think about your true desire, the one thing that consistently speaks to your heart.  It awakens your spirit, breathes life into your soul and if money weren't an object you would gladly do it for nothing.  It would be enough knowing that you're living out your purpose, your mission.  

Purpose is something that we all have in common, yet it's your own special gift that was designed with just you in mind, allow yourself to be open to discovering what it is.  Be careful not to confuse your purpose  with what you ARE currently doing versus what you SHOULD be doing. In time it will be realized and it will forever change your life, your purpose will have been defined.   

True completeness is defined by your purpose - wanda wade