tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3213604020026696422.post4738646401631479821..comments2023-02-28T04:07:38.315-05:00Comments on Stereotype Killer with Assertive Wit: Actively Choosing to Be HappyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378529593008110246noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3213604020026696422.post-13230534271444750122013-03-07T07:29:32.328-05:002013-03-07T07:29:32.328-05:00THIS! My number one Personal Commandment is "...THIS! My number one Personal Commandment is "Happy Is a Choice" and operating under that principle I try as hard as possible to concentrate on the positive. As a result I'm much less angry and depressed than I used to be (although it's still a constant, daily decision-making process, because negativity and cynicism has become a long-abused habit for me). Although I feel better, and sure that I am moving the right direction, my mom and sister swear I'm more filled with anger than ever, and that I have a superiority complex, and that I am smug and think I'm better than they are. I cannot convince them that I really am gripped with a more upbeat mentality, and that I still think I'm a dumb-dumb even as I continue working toward bettering myself. The more I protest, the more they put words in my mouth and accuse me of feeling "enlightened". I've had to limit contact with my own extended family... because they are not supportive of me in seeking better mental health. I don't want to be unhappy anymore. It's as simple as that. But not having them around as often has been depressing in and of itself. THIS piece you've written has given me strength. Thank you so much. I'm so relieved to know I'm not alone. Happy is a choice. A difficult one, yes, but manageable if we are just willing to put in the effort and pay the price, which apparently comes in the form of those who don't want what's best for you. *blah*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308886928301520596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3213604020026696422.post-47203101769527567002013-03-07T06:36:37.977-05:002013-03-07T06:36:37.977-05:00Kenya - Love you too!
Mona - Thank you :-) I hope...Kenya - Love you too!<br /><br />Mona - Thank you :-) I hope things get better for you soon. I know how it can be when it seems like everything is crashing down around you. I'm not a fan of telling people to just be grateful they're alive but whatever you can grasp onto that gives you some joy, go for it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378529593008110246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3213604020026696422.post-11630892614907378582013-03-06T10:42:35.086-05:002013-03-06T10:42:35.086-05:00Syn, I came across this post through Triberr, and ...Syn, I came across this post through Triberr, and it strengthens my belief that sometimes things happen when they need to happen. I'm in somewhat the same position and have allowed myself to pull too far away from the path to happiness. But that's me behind you, waving and smiling. Don't know if I'll catch up, I'm re-learning how to enjoy the journey.Mona Karelhttp://mona-karel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3213604020026696422.post-49128763611533495042013-03-05T23:42:09.794-05:002013-03-05T23:42:09.794-05:00You know I'm in your corner no matter what! Lo...You know I'm in your corner no matter what! Love you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373109989295686467noreply@blogger.com