Because I'm Happy

I have been reading a lot lately about happiness and mindfulness. For those who don't know, mindfulness is extremely popular in the self-help world right now. Mindfulness teaches one to live in the moment - to be fully present wherever you are. In this fast-paced society with the world at my finger tips, it is so hard to just slow down and be. I constantly remind myself to relax and just be present - just enjoy the world right now. 

I am challenging myself this year to be mindful and present. Part of that includes limiting my social media intake. I am challenging myself to stay away from the negative stuff that pulls me down. I want to challenge you to do this as well. Don't give in to those pressures to say mean things.  Be like Rachel...say something nice. Rachel tells us, "people will never know how far a little kindness can go." Your one kind word or little bit of happiness may change someone's entire day. 

As you go about your day, I encourage you to be happy. Be kind. Be considerate. Be present. Be mindful. Enjoy the world around you. Even in the rain, you can be a little bit of sunshine! 

Because I'm happy, I can help others be happy too!