Thank you, 50 Cent, for writing those lyrics so I can use them for as a metaphor for my life.
So, I watch a lot of TV. It's one of the things I do to keep myself from remembering I'm unemployed. And, I noticed that this week it seemed like all of the shows were all about "choosing happiness." So, I started thinking, is it really that easy? Can a person CHOOSE happiness? My friend Brian really thinks you can. Last time we talked, we talked about choosing to be happy for like, a half hour.
If you're reading this, it's likely that you know me pretty well. And if you know me, you know I've been kind of out of my element for a few months. OK, several months. It started before graduation when I realized I had no idea what I wanted to do and only got worse from there. I could go on and on about how I've dropped most of my friends, or about how my love life has been nonexistent. But you know what, I don't want to any more. I've made choices. I know who I care about. The people I care about, I talk to and see as often as possible.
Christian, are you going to wrap this up or at least make a point?
Yes, I am.
What I'm saying is, I'm going to be happy. Right now, that's what I choose. If I'm sad I'm just going to smile. Supposedly, if you just smile you will be happy. (You can read about that here.)
Thanks for making it this far.
Also, check out "the art of happiness" by the dali lama. download it off itunes & listen to it the next few times you have to do laundy.
ReplyDeleteit's awesome!
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I'm so proud of you right now. I just teared up a little bit. I'm definitely not kidding. I love you.
ReplyDeleteHi Christian. I found your blog off a comment I got from Jamie.
ReplyDeleteI really like this post. Everyday is a battle against the world and the only way to win is to choose happiness. I know it's hard to stay motivated when you're unemployed (been there, done that). Sometimes the simplest choices are the most difficult but they're also the most important.
I have to fight with myself everyday to STOP watching TV. I've convinced myself a few times to do something productive instead. At the end of the day when I look back I can see that I've accomplished something (even if it's just making dinner or doing the laundry) and my self-worth jumps ten points.
Keep up the good work! Have you job hunted in Texas? Danny and I can offer a few square meals if you venture out Austin-way.