2014: Happiness

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.

~ Martha Washington ~

Today is the day we all share what resolutions we will tackle this year. Usually mine involve loosing weight, running faster, getting a better job, blah, blah, blah. This year I chose to do things differently. I am making a resolution to be happy. I have specific things I want to accomplish this year, but I honestly believe the only way I will reach them is by being happy.

I know the year won't be perfect. I know I won't be perfect. I know as much as I try, I will occasionally fail at what I want to do, but I vow this year to not allow it to effect my happiness. It's a set-back, not a reflection of my true self. I will be happy that whatever I failed at, I had the opportunity to do it.

So, this year I will make happiness a priority. I will let go of the negative things and people in my life to find ways of connecting with those people who have been supportive, to do things I love, and to just be me. I tend to not allow my true thoughts and feelings come out because I don't want to offend someone, but it never bodes well when I do that. It negates my sense of who I am and my sense of worth. If I want to be happy, I need to be who I truly am, not who I want people to think I am.

What are you vowing this year? Do you have specific goals?

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