Monday, November 17, 2008

Another note from January 2003

Again, from Elder Packer.

"What manner of men ought we to be? Even as He is. This includes being happy."

3 comments:

mikeylikesit said...

It's taken me my entire life (though only half of yours) to figure out that happiness is a choice. I can choose to be happy, or I can choose to be sad and depressed. Lately, I've chosen to be sad and depressed; and the only thing I've gained from it is more heartburn and anxiety.

Bryan & Bobbie said...

I like your insight Mike and I agree with it. I think a lot of our attitude is controlled, if not all, by how we choose to feel. I have recently been trying so hard to get back to the laid-back person I was before I joined the Army. During my four years in my attitude was altered. I was getting angry at little things and getting depressed a lot. Since being married though I have found new joy and more reasons to be happy. My wonderful wife has to remind me sometimes to calm down over insignificant things, which I am very grateful for. But to have the ability to choose to be happy is truly a blessing, and to have the strength to choose to be happy is another wonderful blessing.

The Real Jim Heywood said...

I agree with y'all. Happiness is a choice.