Today I wanted to focus on happiness so I started thinking
about what makes me happy. A flood of thoughts came in from friends, family,
relationships, and struggles that have grown my strength, etc. All I can think
of is how grateful I am for my life. Yes I have worked very hard at developing
the type if life that I want to live but also feel very lucky.
I wanted to focus on happiness today because I have been
struggling to see the best in things lately due to circumstances that are heavy
and emotionally weighted, changing seasons and adapting to life’s developments.
It has been wearing on my positive outlook. I’m feeling drained. So, how better
to fight off the blues than to focus on what makes you happy! Right?!
Firstly, my crazy, quirky family who hardly speak to one
another if at all. They are all such beautiful people in their own way. We all
have faults but to love family I think you need to be grateful for your
differences otherwise you just end up resenting one another and dividing.
Random phone calls or texts checking in, asking for help or updating each other
on lives is great. I love my family even when they don’t love each other.
My friends, always asking me to do stuff with them to the
point that I’m totally exhausted- all the time! I’m not great at saying no, and
I get so excited I want to do everything with everyone all the time. I am so
happy that I have weirdo’s that like me as much as I like them. Yes, they are
weirdo’s just like me… we are all strange and I love it. I’m being myself truly
and have never before had better friendships with honesty, respect, mutual interests,
support and so much laughter. I appreciate my friends so very much; they are after
all the family you get to choose.
Relationships of all kinds are so wonderful and there are so
many positive and inspiring ones to be engaged in. I am particularly thankful
for three of these relationships today- my ex-partner who is continuously
challenging my strength, inspiring me to be a better parent and reminding me of
what I am worthy of (rarely in direct ways nonetheless a reminder is a reminder).
I have an interesting relationship with a friend who is in a similar situation
in life- we call on each other for support on occasion. This relationship is
very unique and I am thankful to have someone who is endlessly supportive,
doesn’t pry but cares more than most. And lastly, for my current romantic
partner. I am experiencing communication I have only dreamed of, honesty and
respect that I didn’t know existed in real relationships, not to mention
someone fun to go do shit with… yay! Acceptance and support in such a gently
and non-judgemental way, I can be me- I can show weakness, strength,
insecurity, ego and have yet to feel judged.
I dive deeply into the “struggles” mentioned above. But I
will say that anything that resembles a struggle is there for a reason. Usually
to teach you a lesson or strengthen who you are in some wonderful way. I am
working at embracing the moments I struggle with and simply sit with them,
allow the energy to move through me and release it when it is time.
Thank you, to this wonderful world and all the people in it.
Someone once told me that “The Universe Loves You!” and I completely agree.
Life is so very wonderful and we all have so much to be grateful for. If you’re
having a bad day perhaps make a list of things you are thankful for and your
perspective may change. Or maybe coffee with a friend is needed…. It’s better than
therapy, trust me on that.
With so much love and gratitude,
Dawnalyn <3
Xoxo
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