What if I told you, you could by a container of happiness. You know for those times when you are really feeling down and nothing seems to be going right. Like that time you were passed by for that promotion, that you worked so hard trying to get. Or when your car brakes down and you have to choose between fixing it or paying the electric bill. Maybe like that day you found out your “soulmate” was cheating on you. Or those days when you really hate your job, but you need the money. We’ve all had those days before. Some of us have even had weeks or months of despair. In all honesty, I have! So what if you could go to the store and buy a container of actual happiness. Would you go buy it during those rough times. I certainly would! I would run to the store as fast as I possibly could and I would be the first one in line!
But I’m sorry to have to inform you, actual happiness is not sold in the stores. I can tell you where you can find it, though!
Actual Happiness is found in that time you went up and received your bachelors degree after so many late nights studying to get it. Or that one great night out with your sister, where you guys laughed so hard that your cheeks started to hurt. And happiness is in that time your children made you breakfast in bed on Mothers day. And in that little letter your son put in your purse, saying how much he loves you. Its also in that great date night you went out on with your husband of 20yrs, you know the guy who drives you absolutely insane by not picking up his dirty clothes. I’m sure its also found in that time when you were recognized for something small at work, but it felt so great for you to be noticed. Happiness is found in the times that make your soul smile!
So why don’t we bottle up that happiness, and stash it away for our rainy days. Any time something happens that brings a great big smile to your soul, write it down and stash it away. If your son leaves you a little letter, telling how much you mean to him, stash it away. Do you have a picture of the night your sister and you went out, put that away for a rainy day. I have this container my daughters decorated for me for my birthday. And when ever they make something for me it certainly brings a giant smile to my soul. So I figured it would be the perfect container for me to create my very own “Stash Of Happiness”! You can use what ever kind of container you want. Maybe a huge pickle jar, a Tupperware container or a plastic tote. Just be sure it is a decent size. Because once you start writing your happiness down you won’t believe how much there is! Then those days you are really down in the dumps. When it seems so very hard to smile. You can pull out a bit of happiness, and put a smile right back on your soul!
I hope you take my advice and make your own “Stash of Happiness”, because a smile is great for the soul!
With Love,
Melissa
P.S. What are somethings that make your soul smile? Leave a comment, I would love to hear about them!
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