Happiness

Even-though I wholeheartedly made the choice to be happy~today

Does not mean that I did not acknowledge my deep sadness ~yesterday
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Watt Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 10:47 AM
The juxtaposition of choosing happiness and acknowledging the sadness is a profound one, Alexis. Both are essential to health and mental wellness. Thank you for this thoughtful write, my friend. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
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January 31, 2022 at 2:11 PM
My nephew would smile where there was no happiness. What’s inside is not always apparent. We have happiness and sadness day to day, sometimes within the same day. I really like this monoku duo, Alexis!
Callus Avatar
January 31, 2022 at 12:45 PM
The highs and lows of life come to the fore in just two lines, Alexis. Sometimes, despite all good intentions, we have no control over moods or situations. ~ Best regards // paul
Proxenos Avatar
January 28, 2022 at 8:31 AM
Life is a roller coaster dear Alexis and we have to roll with the punches. Up in the clouds and happy today, but sad yesterday - will see what it will be tomorrow. You are quite right, thought provoking write. Love and hugs, Jennifer.
Kendrick Avatar
January 28, 2022 at 7:34 AM
Creative work. Sometimes it is hard to handle sadness or depression. I think it can just overwhelm us, and if it gets really bad it needs some professional help. Thanks for your kind visit to my page. I appreciate the time spent there. We are to have another cold front moving through bringing some very old air to the south. I hope this and every day is a good day for you may there be moments all through the day that bring you a smile. Sara
Gentile Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 4:11 AM
Interesting that choice is the catalyst as it seems that external happenings have much to play on the subject. Yet, I agree and know that it is our choice and your Monoku so well crafts the process in few but well chosen words! A great reminder for me this morning !!! Happy Thursday Alexis xxoo
Pandit Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 2:17 PM
How true and brilliantly said, Alexis.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 12:10 PM
Hello Alexis Y., sometimes it is hard to be happy. Because sadness creeps up and stays a while. Hugs Darlene
Leffanta Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 10:47 AM
deep sadness enables you to enjoy the joy . . . .
Cunningham Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 10:46 AM
We have to try and push those unhappy thoughts to one side. Hope you're keeping well Alexis. Tom
Manassian Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Dear....it is a daily choice! Very thought provoking. Nice to read you again.
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