The Key

Happy Saturday,

How are you all doing this evening? The weekend is almost over, but it’s been on amazing couple of days. Yesterday, John and I spent the day looking at cars, didn’t buy one, but we looked, then we went to dinner with our friends, and we wrapped up the evening at 31 flavors for ice-cream. We had the absolute best time. The weather was perfect, a high of 82 with the evening having a nice cool breeze. I love this weather we’ve been having. A nice cool breeze in the afternoon, the mornings cool and crisp and the nights the wind is blowing, and the trees are swaying. I sleep with my bedroom window wide open because I love hearing the wind through the trees. Today, I went over to the jumps to watch the skiers, then came home to enjoy the day with John. What did you get to enjoy this weekend. Shoot me a text or leave me a, I love hearing from you all.

Today I wanted to write about the key to happiness. I saw a quote I wanted to share with you guys. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”-Albert Schweitzer.

I’m sure I’ve shared with you guys before that I listen to tons of motivational speeches and uplifting podcast and many, if not the majority say the same thing about happiness. Being successful doesn’t make you happy, sure, it helps and contributes, however, being happy is the key to success. I think sometimes we get it turned around. I know I’m guilty of it, the falling into the concept that if I just accomplish one more thing my life will be that much better. I then find myself working towards that goal, then another one, and another one, however, when I stop myself and practice gratitude for what I have, I am happier. I’m not so caught up in allowing myself to get distracted by doing more. I’m not saying I don’t work hard, because I do. I work hard at my blogs every day. I work hard on my podcast and other things I do, but I’ve learned that happiness isn’t about what I have, it’s about who I have in my life.

I’m happy being in love with John. I’m happy loving my sons and I’m happy being home, in my home where I can look around and know how blessed I am to have it. I love what I do. I love writing and podcasting. I love being with my family and friends and I love being where I am.

I’ve once upon a time had money, houses, a vacation home, a nice car, then I didn’t have it. Over the past few years, I’ve had to work hard again to gain back a little independence to be able to somewhat support myself. Sure, I still get some help, but I work for what I get. I’ve learned to really appreciate what I have because I lost it all not long ago, or should I say, it was taken from me, and that’s okay, in the course of the last few years I’ve learned to rely on my faith and budget a little better than I ever did before. I think that’s why I’m hesitant about purchasing a vehicle right now. You see, I have money coming my way in a few months, or so I’m told. I believe my attorney is right, but what if, what if something gets held up again? I’m sure you can see my mind spinning at this point. I go directly into panic mode and fear of not being able to keep up with my bills and I don’t ever want to be back in that place again.

So, with that being said, I’ll keep shopping for a car and when the time is right, I believe I won’t question my decision. I absolutely loved the jeep, aside from it being a little gutless on take-off, but I don’t think that would bother me. It was comfy and smooth, so we’ll see. I threw the dealer a low price with my terms for financing and if it’s meant to be, it’ll be. In the meantime, I’m just going to keep an eye out for what is the best option for me and for my driving.

It’s said, we need to focus on our goals rather than the obstacles. As long as we keep moving forward and trying, we aren’t failing. I think the key to happiness is to be grateful with what we have. “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they make the best of everything they have.”-anonymous.

Happiness is a state of mind, not something physical. My final thought on being happy, go dance in the rain, enjoy the little moments life gives you. Today this blog is getting out late because I took time to just be with John. We watched Ozark together and fell asleep. When I woke up, I will admit, my mind starting racing for the things I didn’t finish, then I looked over at John and realized, nothing else mattered, I was lucky enough to spend the day with the man I love. What could be better than that.

So, what are your thoughts on being happy, the keys to happiness? Leave me a comment and let me know. I’d love to hear from you. I do hope you all have the greatest of evenings and are happy. Until next time, don’t forget, love life++