One of my very favourite quotes is “happy girls are the prettiest girls.” After the hardest point in my life, I’ve realized just how important happiness is. I’ve also realized you can change your attitude. Yes, you.
It’s easy to wallow in misery, to live in the past, to shut out the world. It’s easy to give up and just lie in bed for days on end and never laugh or smile or see anyone.
But I don’t want to take the easy way out. I don’t want to stop living and being happy. Behind my smile is a lot of pain and suffering and hurt.
But I’ll still smile. Because I can smile.
I will choose happiness. Because I can be happy.
I will choose joy. Because joy is all around us.
What I’m trying to say is this: Everyone is going through something. Everyone has sadness and pain. Everyone has a story to tell. We all have this common human hurt that we can relate to in some small way, and isn’t it good for the soul to decide to take this pain and turn it into something positive?
We have the power in ourselves to choose how we are going to be.
I know, for one, that I want to be happy.
I want people to see my smile when they look at me, not my pain.
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Everyone should get to see your beautiful smile! :)
I love you so much.
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Well said. :)
Thanks!! :)
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It’s just like the quote I actually posted over the weekend by Plato, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”
I truly believe in this quote and that’s why people should never judge or think they know someone. Most of my friends who smile the most and are bubbly are the ones who have been through a lot. I truly admire people who have a story and don’t give up. It shows your strength, and that is admirable.
I know I’ve complimented you many times but even though I only know you through the cyber world I admire your strength. Plus you have a beautiful smile!!
YES that is something I am constantly reminding myself of. Love that quote! Thanks so much for what you said, too. :) So sweet of you! <3 Your smile is beautiful, too, love!
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I love this. Joy really is something that you have to choose, daily. Good for you for keeping your chin up.
Thanks Amy :) Glad you liked it!
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That is one of my favourite quotes too, Audrey Hepburn was so wise. Great post, I love that you’re choosing positivity and happiness over pain. Its easy to get into a negative state of mind sometimes but getting through those days with a smile will make you stronger and stronger. Way to go :)
Amen to that, girl. Thanks for your sweet words :)
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I couldn’t agree more! I think it’s a better way to deal with things, by turning it into something positive, it’s healthier. And good for the soul :) It’s okay for it to take time, just as long as it’s being dealt with in a positive way.
Agreed, it’s most definitely good for the soul!! :)
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This has totally become my mentality after dealing with some pretty rough stuff when I was younger. We all have skeletons in our closet, all have weak points and we all encounter hardships. But the beauty of grace is that we get to choose how we respond to those things. I tried wallowing in misery for awhile, turns out it’s exhausting and not very much fun. So I make a conscious effort to ALWAYS count my blessings and to ALWAYS choose joy. Great post, pretty lady :)
A freaking men to what you said, girl. Wallowing in misery is just absolutely exhausting AND not at all fun! Thanks for your comment :)
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I adore you a lot, Katie. You are such a beauty, friend. Inside and out and I love you for that.
Aw thanks sweet friend <3
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Smiling girls are the prettiest!! Hope you are feeling better as the day progresses!!
Thanks Laura girl! I am smiling :)
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Beautiful post! I stumbled upon your blog tonight and I am so glad I did. I believe everything happens for a reason, and I needed to see this particular post. I have had some pretty low points in my life, but during those times I remind myself that I am choosing to let these things affect my attitude. It’s good to be reminded that we are not alone in the world and in our pain, so thank you for sharing! =)
Aw I’m so glad you liked it and that it spoke to your heart!!! That makes me really happy to hear. Glad you found me, too, sweet girl!
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Love this post Katie! You are so strong and have such an amazing attitude about living life. I wish everyone felt this way.
Aww thank you, so much. Your words made me smile!
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Re-found this post today, hopping around your blog. It was meant to be, I needed to read this! Thanks so much!
Erica! That makes me so happy!! :) I’m glad!
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