Words to Live By

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     I love this quote because it is such a great reminder - "cultivate a spirit of thankfulness."  We are as happy as we choose to be.  We can focus on the good or the bad, we can choose to let other people dictate our happiness, or we can simply choose to be happy ourselves.  I do believe that this takes practice, practicing a spirit of gratitude and thankfulness.  My friend Kristy reminded me of this the other day.  She said that when things in her life get her down or put her in a bad mood, she simply lists all the things she is thankful for, and her mood instantly changes.  This is something I have chosen to do in my own life - strive to practice a spirit of thankfulness, and to remember to be grateful for all that I have.  Today my wish for you, is that you would choose to be thankful for all the good you have in your life.

LLLove,

Jess