That dear Joyce, is the best way to be happy. Stop relying on external validation, enjoy the journey to the results and experience true happiness when the goal is reached.

Thank you Marquita. I agree with you about the collaboration project. When I sat down to write my piece, I thought of many experiences and then finally after much contemplation, chose to write about one where the decision was unconventional but which was a defining moment for me. I’d prefer to be supremely optimistic any day. It makes life an adventure worth experiencing.

Happiness is definitely a choice, Suzie, and an all-round good choice. I’m glad you loved the habit chart. I created it a long time back when I was experimenting with graphics but never got the chance to use it until I wrote this post.

Thanks Reba. My Mom is a wise lady and I have tons of anecdotes of how she raised her daughters. My father was the more observant one who studied both daughters and found ways to help us understand the learning in a logical and practical manner.

Thank you for sharing your life insights, Beverley. Hope floats does indeed help us sail the choppy waters of uncertainty until we reach the shores of safety. Being grateful for the small things in life raises our vibration and attracts what we need most to get ahead.