The hell with everybody!

I bet the title is enough to make you wonder what had happened? Well nothing really happened. I just remembered a piece of advice my mom gave me that I use to this day and quite frankly, I am absolutely grateful for it because I’ve used it in every stage of my life. (I do apologise if the word "hell" being used this way is offensive to anyone, feel free to replace it with "heck") 

I haven’t written in a while and the reason being is because I needed a little break from everything to refocus. In between family life and my own personal goals and ambitions, my mind was a little full on. I needed to find balance again. It is quite easy to be distracted. So I took time off from everything and I made this decision after the Dance Festival where I had the opportunity to overlook the performances for this event. From everything, I mean once I got released as the Primary Counsellor, it was time for me to use this time to take a step back completely. In this time, I re-evaluated so much, this included the people I associated with, where my time was put, me as an individual and those around me. I started to distance myself from people for a reason. Being an empath, I tend to feel energy and vibes so strongly and usually absorb their energy which does exhaust me physically. After sorting out the social aspects to it, it moved to the personal goals and ambitions to habits and family and yes, this decluttering process should’ve been done earlier. But there is a time for everything. 

That’s when I remembered my mother’s advice (her actual words): “The hell with everybody” and there are times in life, you need to just say to yourself: “The hell with everybody and everything” and take a step back and D E C L U T T E R. 

My declutter process took me to Sydney. It was a great chance to see my father for Father's Day since he lives interstate. I left with my son and husband for the weekend. It was a birthday present from my two main guys for me. We stayed in a hotel, got room service and went exploring the main tourist attractions and spent time together with my dad.

A part of me, I had missed was being adventurous. I've always had it in me but as you journey through different stages in life, you have responsibilities and priorities which take over other parts of your life. Taking a step back allowed me to re-discover myself, take risks and live a little. I gave so much to others, I never realised how much of me personally was vanishing. I'm still currently in this 'declutter process' and have come to find peace. Alot of that has to do with getting more personal with Jesus Christ and learning about his life and what he endured and how similar his trials were to what we experience in daily life. 

It's okay to leave everything on PAUSE. It's okay to declutter. It's okay to distant yourself from everything and everyone to re-focus. Don't ever feel guilty for taking a breather. You deserve a moment to yourself. Value your peace, protect it and do whatever is necessary to keep YOU close to YOU. 

"The hell with everybody and everything" 

- CJM 

A 'hopeful' conversation with a stranger

I was waiting for my son to finish school and I had an interesting conversation with someone whom I've never really met until today. His daughter passed away and he expressed his feelings of hope and of comfort. I admired him for his courage to speak openly about it, after all - it is when you can openly talk about your feelings that you know, you are reaching the light at the end of the tunnel. But what he said next shows the importance of having a belief, he said:

"Lucky, I went to church back then and believe in God" 

This is what enabled him to mourn but to accept his loss and to keep moving forward and start the healing process. Not moving forward to forget but embrace the life his daughter would've wanted him to live. Having something that gives him hope to believe in, made it much easier to grieve. Even though he may shed a tear, here and there, he was able to feel comforted by having a belief. He then said that he had to be strong for the ones who are living, his other children and family.

I've been around people who don't believe in anything and when disaster strikes, they take it the hardest. I've also been around those who believe in something and when trouble hits, they just dust it off their shoulders.

Not trying to convert anyone but when you are hopeful, you will always find yourself out of the darkness. When you believe in something strongly, you will find that 'that belief', is what will help you push through your trials. Just know that you are loved by someone of a higher power, it may look easy to blame God for everything bad that happens your way, that you forget all that has been given to you that you have been blessed with.

It isn't a bad thing to believe in something many may make fun of, it isn't a bad thing to be hopeful, it isn't a bad thing either to have "Faith". But what those things can do to help you, is to heal, no matter how deep the wound may be.

Love,

Corina Jane (CJM)

Project: You Inspire Me. I Inspire You. Let's Inspire Others.

Meet Marley!

Location: Australia
Marley is a very caring individual who wants nothing else but to see this world better than how it is now. Though she has a heart of gold & a kind radiant smile, Marley herself has gone through certain situations also & would love to share her story with us here on DAILY PIECE OF SUNSHINE in hopes it could reach someone who is in a similar situation.

"My name is Marley fisher, the page that I have created on Facebook is called "Marley fishers PT&A (positive thoughts & advice)" For the first main reason as to why I created this page before I changed it,was a page where I could write down all my songs that I had written when I was in a really tough and emotional stage in my life and it came to mind that a lot of people out there are going through the exact same thing and I wanted to reach out to people to let them know that they weren't alone. Now the purpose of my page is to be that listening ear and friend that people need when going through things that are hard to cope with alone. As well as a tribute to my dear friend who had committed suicide.

The reasoning as to why I want to help other is because I know exactly what it is like to have absolutely nobody to help you overcome suicidal thoughts or depression, anxiety well anything really and it is very hard handling these awful things alone. I want to make a change because it is such an important need for this society!

For me personally, I had to become very independent at such a young age. I went through things that no 13 year old should even have been going through. I never had the support I needed when I was going through depression and having suicidal thoughts. It was a very difficult thing to go through. What helped me overcome this was constant praying and feeling the support from our Heavenly Father.

I pray that there is UNITY in every community, positive environments to help nourish these beautiful souls that will soon be our future leaders. It is important that we as the adults nurture these mines full of beautiful gems to be able to shine as bright as they can be!

My advice to everybody is do it 100% it is so much more of a blessing being able to help somebody then it is to help yourself. Confirmation is key. You put in the effort you will be confirmed!"

Thank you, Marley, for sharing a courageous story like yours with us here. It proves that your mentality is what can pull you out of situations & the power of prayer can do wonders. If you wish to join in on this positive movement, send all inquiries to dailypieceofsunshine@hotmail.com

-CJM

Project: You Inspire Me. I Inspire You. Let's Inspire Others.

Meet Catherine Mahina Law!

Location: Australia

Catherine is a hardworking entrepreneur who recently launched her own business "Royalty Skin & Beauty" I have known this determined young lady for close to 10 years & over time, I've grown to see her succeeding in different aspects of life. This is her story that she wanted to share with us...

Catherine Mahina Law, 26 (March 1990), Cook island, Australian mixed. Graduated from Brisbane Adventist College 2007. On the side I am a Self- taught makeup artist for 9 years working alongside Blondie's Photography as a makeup artist and assistant photographer specializing in weddings. Career wise my first job was at McDonald's since then have worked for Telstra, Toyota, Mazda & Hyundai. Now I'm currently working full-time as a virtual receptionist.

Royalty Skin & Beauty was born in Nov 2016 after feeling uninspired, restless and not motivated with my current career choice. I have been made redundant twice and refuse to be a slave for someone else's dream any longer! I have gone around in circles and just went through life with a 'school - work' mindset and decided enough was enough and I created my own path.

My biggest inspiration is my mum & my 4 brothers. My mum raised me and my brothers as a single mum and never once used the 'single mum - woe is me' excuse. She was always working and educating herself and us kids. Now we are all grown up it is time to give back and retire my mum and ensure she lives a comfortable life. My mum worked too damn hard for me not to be a damn Boss Queen!

My advice for ANYONE out there; It is hard. You have to sacrifice your time, money, friends... everything. But what will drive you and motivate you is that stupid alarm at 6am as you drag yourself outta bed, it's checking the price tag before you buy anything, the Christmas presents you can't buy and everything else that you were taught at school but it all actually meant crap when you graduated. I would love to see less people getting turnt every weekend and more people working on achieving their dreams! Do you need a MBA? Pfft Nope! The most successful people were just normal everyday guys who tried and failed more times than they succeeded but when they persevered and they put in all the hard work at the start? In the end, they created an empire.

Exodus 20:4 "Six days you shall labor and do all your work..." Keyword? You need to put in the work, go out of your comfort zone and do all the laboring before you get that well-deserved rest. So stop wasting time and go out there and take control back of your QUEENDOM!

ROYALTY Skin & Beauty ❤

I sell over 200 products, specializing in:

*Skin care, Anti-aging, Oral hygiene, Hair care, Health & wellbeing products and makeup. These are all:

🐰Cruelty Free

🌿Natural

⚗Scientifically Backed

2017 will bring for ROYALTY:

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Facials & specialist skincare appointments ❤

I am also RECRUITING! Beauty ambassadors wanted! Email me or comment on any social media platforms!

Thank you, Catherine, for sharing with us your journey & encouraging us that we all need to put in the hard work to get to where we would like to be. If you wish to find out more visit her social media pages listed below; Instagram: @royaltyskinandbody

Snapchat: @royaltyglamfam

Facebook: @royaltyskinbym If you wish to share your journey with us on Daily Piece of Sunshine, feel free to email all inquiries to dailypieceofsunshine@hotmail.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @dailypieceofsunshine for the latest updates. The aim is to spread positivity through our own personal journey and experiences. This could help motivate, inspire or encourage other people in a positive way who are going through something similar or just in need of a little push. We must work together in order to see a change. Have a great weekend & God bless. - CJM

Project: You Inspire Me. I inspire You - Lets Inspire Others.

Meet Alan!

Location: Australia

Alan is a dedicated individual who helps and encourages young professionals, entrepreneurs, students and small business owners to reach their goals both professional & personal. I have had the privilege to work alongside Alan years ago and I can truly say he is a great leader and a great mentor. I've asked Alan to share with us his journey and why he chose this path. 


"Everything I do is to care and wholeheartedly support people's ambitions so that a positive impact is made in their lives.  I do this by empowering them with actionable steps that create confidence and direction.  I'm a big believer in making things happen for yourself, rather than just letting things happen to you.  If you really want something, crossing your fingers or making a wish when you blow out candles on your birthday cake probably isn't going to cut it. Make a plan, put it into action and let the good things roll! 

So, how did I find myself coaching people towards reaching their ambitions?

During my years working in hospitality, I have found training and developing people to be the most rewarding part of my gig. I quickly discovered that my knack for strategy, commitment and focus was motivating for others and kept them on track to achieve results. It's an awesome feeling to be able to harness your strengths to make an impact on someone's life.  You must know your strengths and capitalize what you're naturally good at! 

These days I'm all about guiding others to take the right steps towards a more productive, rewarding and satisfying life. We only get one life, so we best own it, live it & love it! If you have a burning goal that you want to achieve, or you simply want to know more, take action and talk to me via FB, IG, SC or www.alanborges.com " 

Thank you, Alan, for giving us an insight on what you do. It's great to see someone who loves to help out others reach their full potential. Keep up with the great work! You can reach out to Alan on;

Instagram: @alanaorgesa2b
Facebook: @AlanBorgesA2B
Snapchat: @alanborgesa2b 
Website: www.alanborges.com

Do angels really exist?

Based on a true event. This is my story.


It was October 2015. We had just moved into a new place. One night, I was at home waiting for my mother & 2-year-old son (who was 1 at the time) to return from visiting my aunt. They arrived, so I was walking to the door to greet them. He got out of the car and held onto my mother's hand while she walked him over to the door. He let go of her hand to walk up the stairs to meet me but then he ran the other way towards our driveway. It was a steep driveway since our house is situated on a bit of a hill. I got to the door to hear my mother scream as she ran after him but tripped. I looked over and saw a car speeding down towards where my son was about to end up. As I jumped over the flight of stairs, dodged my mom to run after my child who was running down the driveway, I felt a feeling of calmness come over me but at the same time, I had planned to jump in front of the car and get hit if it would save my child's life. But when I looked up, he was heading towards the bottom of the steep drive way. THEN... I saw him trip over and bounce back. He fell on his bum. It felt like he hit some sort of forcefield and rebounded back. When he fell back, the car that was speeding down had just driven past. I couldn't get over what I had just saw. I quickly went and grabbed my son and went inside the house. I checked to see if he had any scratches or anything but he had nothing. I was sitting and thinking: "He should've rolled forward because he was going down hill?" but when I saw him fall back, it were as if someone had pushed him back. I could never forget that day and every day since that incident, I've always been thankful to the angels who have been watching over us all these years, especially my son. They are real. Angels do exist. 


- CJM 

A stranger's response....

Today, my son, my mother & I went grocery shopping. As I was loading the groceries into the car. A man approached us and said to my son: "This is for you my friend." and handed him some jellies from his store. He said: "Do you know why?" and looked and said to me: "Because your son has such a good heart." Ayraidos had offered him his Kinder Surprise Chocolate Egg while I was in his store buying some Lemons. The man didn't take the Kinder Surprise but was amazed at the act of kindness my 2 year old had shown him. He came back just to thank him & show his appreciation.

How beautiful to see such a great act of kindness on both sides. Ever since Ayraidos was born, we have been raising him to be someone giving, generous and kind. He sees us helping others, he's picked it up and doesn't hesitate to share with others.

A value I am proud as a mother to see my son have & hope that he will continue this as he grows older and lives a life of his own.


- CJM

Omg she did what?

I  got married in September. But the way I got married made alot of people think: "Wow that is awesome!" So everyone has their own way of getting married but for me, I didn't see the point in putting so much funds into an occasion which is made for 2. There's nothing wrong with it but it wasn't for me. I am a simple girl but definitely different in so many ways. So my Husband and I settled on an idea of getting married in a court-house with immediately family & lunch at Mcdonalds.  Yes, I walked into Mcdonalds in my wedding dress. The looks I got that day were the looks I expected. Everyone was shocked to see a Bride having Mcdonalds on her Wedding day. But we chose Mcdonalds because it's our son's favourite place to eat and it represents us, being laid back, simple and fun. Definitely not something you see everyday. But it wasn't until a couple of days ago when I put my picture in a public thread on Facebook and the way I got married, that's when it caught the eyes of many around the world. Many congratulated us on the choice we made, others were surprised and even inspired. But in the end, I married my best friend in the fashion that explains us in a nutshell. It was all to do with love, nothing to do with money. My wedding day was beautiful because it was real and that's what made it magical. I can't tell you the feelings I felt being in that room with the closest of people because words cannot describe that wonderful and intimate moment. It was fun & I absolutely would do it over again. No stress. No drama. Just love. 

- CJM  

When is it TOO MUCH?

You are so overwhelmed when you become a new parent. You want this & that, you want the best for your child always. You want to get awesome presents & give them everything but when is it too much?


I gave birth to my son in 2014. I stayed away from work to raise him. As I was spending time with him, teaching him etc.. Presents became simply nothing but a bunch of materialistic things that have no value. You grow with your child and you realise that even though you want to spend much money on him/her but there are values that are important than gifts that have to be taught & given. The value of money & that happiness doesn't rely on funds. The gift of giving. The feeling of compassion. The importance of respect. The beauty of love. These are the things that a child should be spoilt with. Not toys. This doesn't mean I don't give my son, gifts. Of course I do, but I don't buy him so much things to substitute the lessons I should be giving him or the time I should spend with him.

Each to their own though but giving a child too much can also be harmful. They become less appreciative of what's around them. They expect that they should receive a gift all the time. They won't know that they won't always get what they want in life. They'll expect everything handed to them. I've seen way too many cases of parents doing it out of love but it rebounds and they're left there questioning why their child is like that? It comes to what you taught them from the start. If you can't say or won't say NO, you give in and do whatever they say or want, you're already there. So even though you want to spoil your child? (I mean what parent doesn't, right?) But think of the repercussions of your actions. No one blames a child for being spoiled. They blame the parent. Teach them values more than spending money on them. This isn't a post to target any parent at all - this is just an eye opener. A refresher. Something to keep an open mind about. 


- CJM 

What can you do?

 So lately, I've been meeting with some youth around the city I live in to find ways we can help make the world a better place, starting with our communities. It has been such a great journey.  It was great to have a deep conversation with intellectual people who share the same values as me & have the same heart. 

So the question is... "What can you do?" 


Being a mother, you know how cruel and dark the world can be and at this time, you can see things which make you feel sorry as a mother that your child has to live in a world of hate. So you want to help make a change and hope it's a better world for your children. There are many young people who find they don't fit in, who change their identities to be liked or accepted. There are many others also who feel pressured and all these feelings and emotions lead into a downward spiral which mostly ends with Suicide. So what we can do to help? 

• Find ways to connect to the youth (both young and older) 
• Invite them to local events that encourage a positive living.
• Find time to hang out with them and engage in their leisure activities. 
• Talk to them without judgment, you have to earn their trust.
• Respect is a 2 way street, so respect them also. 
• Make them feel loved, valued and appreciated. 
• Create a friendship and give them that sense of security

It's about knowing how to face situations. We often hear about the things happening to our youth but even they too don't know how to to deal with certain issues. So it's up to us (older ones) to steer them in the right direction and how to overcome the challenges they are facing or yet to face. We are all in this together, if we want change, we need to BE THE CHANGE! and like a domino effect, it will pass on to others and so on and so forth.

- CJM  

Do you also experience this..?

I have a 2nd blog called: "Take a peek inside my dreams.." www.secretgiftofmine.blogspot.com which is based on the spiritual side to my life. I have precognitive dreams. Dreams that foretell of things that will happen. So I decided to document things I have experienced and have come to pass. I also write about visitations I've had from my loved ones who have passed. This blog is for anyone curious to know what it feels like to have precognitive dreams or those who share the same gift or experience. Have you had any precognitive dreams? Have you experienced visitations from loved ones in a form of a dream or something else? And would love to be featured on DailyPieceofSunshine, we'd be honored to hear from you! Email them through to dailypieceofsunshine@hotmail.com If you're not interested in "Take a peek inside my dreams.."   That's okay just be respectful of those who are, life is great when you keep an open mind. Hope everyone has a great weekend & God bless x

Please note - I don't call myself a psychic as I am only beginning my journey to strengthen my ability. I'm just a young woman who wishes to share her experience. 

- CJM 

Would you take the risk?

Love.
Many definitions. 
Various forms.
Different experiences. 

I flew miles for the one I love. I'm married to him now & we are still living apart in different countries. Awaiting the day, his visa gets approved. We were given a time frame to wait so until the day we reunite, this is how we're going to live.

Is it hard? You bet it is. 
In the day time when you're busy working or doing what you need to do, you'll be fine but when it comes to night time? When you're alone? That's when it gets hard, wishing your partner was right by your side. Or when you're out shopping? You wish that they were right there shopping with you.
Many doubt the long distance but there are people who have succeeded with love this way. 

The way I look at it is, if you truly & sincerely love this person - no doubt you will climb mountains and swim the seas just to be with him/her. You would definitely take the risk of going long distance. But yes, you will have doubts in the beginning of the relationship. That's completely normal. But before you go further, how much do you trust the person you're in a long-distance relationship with? That is the IMPORTANT part in LONG DISTANCE. TRUST. If you're already second guessing, then you don't trust him/her.

Mentally prepare yourself for anything that could happen while in a long distance relationship. Preparing yourself doesn't mean you doubt anything. It just means you're prepared for anything that gets thrown at you & that way you know how to handle it.

If you're currently in a long distance relationship, we're in the same boat (except I'm married - but still the same) Keep at it though. Stay strong & never mind what people may say. Love hard & I wish you all the best!

If you're about to enter a long distance relationship - think it through. I've known some people who get into long distance relationships and then end up a total wreck when it doesn't go the way they had planned. I'm not trying to rain on your parade, I'm just giving advice. Remember all relationships should be built on trust, doesn't matter if it's long distance, same sex or what not, it's the same principal. But other than that - Love hard.

So in the end, it all comes down to... "Would you take the risk for love?"

- CJM.

Is this the end?

No, it's not.

Truthfully, we all have struggles that we face each day, some struggles are bigger than others. We will hit rock bottom at some point in life and feel like giving up. BUT DON'T GIVE UP. 

That's the secret. Take each fall as a chance to get back up, do better & work harder to get things back on track & where you want to see yourself. Set your goals & surround yourself with positive people. Remember ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. So when you feel like you can't do life anymore, get up and show the world that you are strong enough to conquer all the set backs you have faced, are face to face with now & those yet to overcome. You've got this. Keep fighting for the life you deserve.

- CJM 

Would you leave anyone behind?

I once knew a boy who came from a broken home. My family & I took him in. Surely, he didn't have the stable home or upbringing we had but we still saw the good in him. We've shown him many things & have taught him things he didn't understand at first. He's now on his own, working and doing well for himself.

We're in this journey through life together, we may be on different paths but we're all striving for something, mostly happiness. Let's help one another get there. 

- CJM 

Does he/she treat you like a DOORMAT?

Being nice is free. But people often mistake that trait as weakness and start abusing it. Some may not even know they're taking advantage of you and some purposely do it. But stand up for yourself. If you know it doesn't feel right OR you've had enough - SPEAK UP. 
It doesn't mean that you're a mean person when you tell someone what you disagree with, it just means that you know exactly how you should be treated. YOU MATTER. Don't be afraid to use your voice. Take a step back and really look at the bigger picture. Violence isn't the way to solve things. If you lose your friendship or relationship over you standing up for yourself, tell yourself that it's okay. There are more brilliant people out there waiting for your company. Don't be a doormat because each of us are meant to be treated well as long as we also treat others well. 

- CJM 

Say What?

Getting more readers, is not as easy as you think? You need to work up some material that you think may interest readers & making sure you use the right words & the purpose of your blog & making sure it's out there loud & clear. So to the people who have just joined reading "DAILYPIECEOFSUNSHINE" Welcome! Welcome! I literally say this with arms wide open. I set this blog up to try spread some positivity out there in the world. I write about life experiences from relationships to parenthood & it varies from beauty/makeup tips that interest me & may interest others. I am someone who is completely open minded and always open to hearing people's stories of their life journey and how they've have overcome the challenges that got in the way. I use my personal experience as a way to help others & I know that everyone is different BUT it's just a way of giving suggestions or advice that may help someone else. So if you have ANY stories you wish to be featured here or seek advice, please email them to dailypieceofsunshine@hotmail.com

Thanks so much for stopping by! Remember your worth. Keep smiling & Stay blessed x


- CJM 

Do you have a jealous friend?

This is something a quite few individuals have brought to my attention. Friends? What are friends? People we confide in? People who know us for a period of time? People we've just grown to know?

As we grow, we make friends, we lose friends, gain new ones & then we have the 'undercover' type. I'll explain what I mean. The undercover type of friend, is there for you (just like any other) but yet if you were to become successful or happy for instance - that friend begins to feel some envy towards you. 

How to know?

• Communication will cease a little. 
• Take a good look at the way they talk to you. Are they using 1 word answers? or are you always receiving short answers?
• They'll avoid talking about your good news or anything great that is occuring in your life. Sometimes it feels like they don't want to know. 
• They'll somehow direct your conversation back to them. 
• They won't ask if you need help with anything or even take interest in your life. 
• Talk about you or your life via social media or to another friend.
  

They are some things to look out for. 

But some have come to me asking, what should they do?
Easy. Do nothing but SUCCEED & embrace in your own happiness. 
A real friend will not hold anything against you certainly not your happiness or achievements. That's what friends are for. To support & to share that happiness with their friend. Keep your head high & don't let negative feelings put you off from whatever path you're on through your personal journey. Don't seek REVENGE. Instead, distance yourself a bit because sometimes they need a little space of their own to think clearly about how they are coming across. There are some situations where a friendship will either mend or it won't. The choice is yours. But have an understanding that some people envy you because where you are at your stage in life, is where they wish to be OR you have what they would like to have but haven't been able to get there just yet. Just try read people a little better then you will have a clear perspective of how to go about your friendship with that person. 

If you're the friend who's a bit envious of your friend/bestfriend, try to shake that feeling away & think of the true values of your friendship. It's easy for anyone to feel a bit jealous of their friends especially if their life seems more progressive than yours. But everyone's journey has it's own course. Everyone starts life at their own pace. 
What can you do to help? Focus on your goals & your own personal achievements. When your friend is at a 'high' so are you! Because you're friend is progressing in life, that's something to be joyous about. And a great way to use that positivity to push yourself also.

I hope this helps, remember - we're all living life & trying to make the most of it, we each have our own paths, we each have our own dreams. As friends, we have to help each other succeed & share that joy with each other.


-CJM

Exfoliate Lips Naturally

So, basically lately I've been researching about beauty 'fix it' methods with the use of natural ingredients. Today, I tried out this method of exfoliating specifically targeting the lips. This can help soften lips because our lips go through so much especially when it comes to weather (hot or cold) Exfoliating is to remove dead skin cells to give you that smooth skin you've always wanted.

So what you do is, take some BROWN SUGAR, add some HONEY or OLIVE OIL and mix it together so the sugar sticks together. Then rub the scrub onto your lips vigorously enough to loosen the dead skin. Let it sit for a minute & then use a damp wash cloth and wipe it off. Do apply some lip balm onto it. It says to use this method once a week (twice being the max) Give it a try. It has worked for me. 


-CJM 

Being happy is a CHOICE.

There are many people I come across that think in order for them to be happy, they must do.... and then they start naming their list. Okay, I don't know how that works? But I personally think it doesn't. While you are awaiting for certain events or what not, you're wasting time. You're letting another day go by. In order to be happy, YOU have to CHOOSE to be happy. No one has a perfect life, everyone has their own battles, struggles etc but if you can still see the light at the end of the tunnel, you have a reason to be happy. It all has to do with your mindset. Just because you see someone's always happy, it doesn't mean their life is perfect? No, it just means that even if there is so much happening (which majority of the time, there is) they CHOOSE to be happy and not let it get to them. It means that they understand that though life gets tough, it isn't worth being worried & upset about things that weigh them down. It's about being optimistic even through the times where it feels like being positive is the last thing you can be. Wake up & just be happy & smile. Listen to a cheerful song or surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you. Don't go searching for happiness or wait for it. You create happiness yourself. 



- CJM 

What are YOU grateful for?

Some people whinge more about what they wish they had instead of being grateful for what they already HAVE. You will see your daily miracles, if you focus more on what you have infront of you already. I don't live a perfect life nor do I try to - as I'm bound to make mistakes here and there (after all, I am human) but it's how I see life that makes me extremely happy every day. Even if I had a pretty crappy morning, it necessarily doesn't stop me from having a crappy day. Waking up with a grateful heart does wonders or even taking a break and appreciating every thing around you. So what are YOU grateful for? Embrace that. Live it. Don't waste a moment being angry and envious of what you don't have BUT start by being grateful for what you do have!