Cheer

I've never been a fan of cheerleaders. Not them personally, but the big bows, the pom poms, the big smiles, the high voices...it all seemed a bit fake to me. I couldn't understand how you could just turn on that much cheer, that fast. Ah, but then I learned that sometimes you have to smile to keep from crying. You have to make yourself focus on the goodness of God to truly have a cheerful heart and a spirit of thanksgiving. I've learned that when you count your blessings they outnumber your woes. I've learned that cheer is contagious. I've learned that God loves a cheerful giver. I've learned that I have more than I need, so giving shouldn't be hard. In the words of Lil Duval, "I've got a lot to be smilin' for." And if you think about it, you do too.

Happy

When was the last time you were happy? I'm not talking contentment. I'm talking unadulterated joy. When was the last time you smiled so hard your cheeks hurt? When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried? Be happy. Choose joy. Savor all those fleeting moments. Play that game with your kids. Have that tea party. Blow those bubbles. Run. Jump. Play. Fly that kite. Jump in the deep end. Enjoy Life. Do what makes you happy!!!