“I must accept life unconditionally. Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can only be felt if you don’t set any condition.”
Margaret Lee Runbeck
I’ll be happy when the dog doesn’t pee in the house any more. I’ll be happy when the baby is out of diapers. I’ll be happy when the teacher doesn’t send so much homework home. I’ll be happy when I have a bigger house. I’ll be happy when I can get Chick-fil-A on Sundays. I’ll be happy when it stops raining.
Why not just be happy now? Why not choose joy despite not having your favorite thing or when enduring something that’s just a part of life?
There will always be one thing you don’t like. Always one thing you can cling to to blame for your discontent. But there are always a million other reasons to smile.
Choose your focal point. If you’re always looking at life with a glass half full attitude, your mind will be healthier, your relationships will grow, and your time will be high quality.
Bloom where you’re planted, find that sunny spot, and be happy anyway.
Deeper Than a Puddle 