Somewhere along the line we are all taught that happiness is something to achieve, something that we can go out and find. Therefore, we look for a relationship, job, money or status that we believe will make us happy. However, this approach to happiness has one major flaw: we are basing our happiness on things that constantly change and are beyond our control. A lesson many of us are learning right now. And, by looking outside of ourselves for happiness, it actually becomes illusive and fleeting. Anything that might make us happy will not last, and this keeps us forever searching, always in pursuit. That approach has never worked and never will. Today, turn your attention inward and recognize that happiness comes from within you, and that you can consciously choose to feel happy by choosing thoughts that create lasting happiness and joy, no matter what is going on around you. Today, recognize that your happiness is truly an inside job and is always a choice you can make!

Just for today, I do a mental housecleaning, making room for new positive, uplifting thoughts. I recognize that peace and happiness begin inside of me. The more peaceful and happy I am inside, the more I have to share with others. I act as if I already have what I want. It is an excellent way of attracting happiness into my life. I am safe and all Life loves me. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.