What is Happiness?

The question of whether or not to start a blog has been something on my mind for years. I always have really enjoyed reading other people's blogs and always tried to picture what it would be like if I started one. Many fears pop into my mind when contemplating if I should do it or not. What would I write about? Am I interesting enough to write about? What if no one reads it? Will I get made fun of? Am I a good enough writer? And sooo many more fears. After a late night talk with my best friend and roommate Sara (to visit Sara's blog click here) about it I came to the realization, WHO THE CRAP CARES. If it is something that will make me happy then I am going to do it. I want this to be me just being myself. This will be somewhere I write about what is happening in my life, my favorite things, something I think is funny, and my faith. And lets be real, really whatever I feel like writing about.

So back to the thing about happiness. What is happiness? Happiness is different for everyone. For me happiness is many things: brushed teeth, ice cooled water, sitting on the couch with my family, laughing, hearing and telling jokes, fuzzy socks, my bed, cute clothes, seeing other people smile, getting warm after a shower, and getting a good grade. But above all happiness to me is knowing that I have a Father in Heaven who loves me. Knowing that he loves me enough to send his son Jesus Christ to die for me and all of you fills me with so much joy! The church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints brings me SO much happiness.

Sometimes life gets in the way and it is hard to be happy. I think happiness is something we have to choose everyday. We have the ability to chose to be positive and make choices that lead us to happiness. I highly recommend reading the talk True Happiness: A Conscious Decision

There are SO many things to be happy about! If anyone is struggling with being happy it is OKAY we have all been there! Find what makes you happy and work each day at getting there! :)

Love,
Lauren!

Here is a picture of me at a time that I was SO freaking happy! (the first-snow fall I have ever been in)