I love smiling and laughing. I love being happy! Who doesn't? It is such a blessing that we have the ability to feel joy! Below is a video of a talk that Thomas S. Monson gave about finding joy in the journey!
We all have struggles and challenges that may weigh on out hearts and bring us down. But as much pain and sorrow we may feel, we are able to see the equal amount of joy. We know happiness and joy because we know sorrow. Because of the Fall of Adam and Eve, we feel pain. BUT we also get to feel joy! It can be hard to look on the bright side of life, but it is so so worth it! Find different things that will help you turn your frown upside down! For me telling jokes, making faces, dancing all foolish, singing songs, reading scriptures and praying can change my mood instantly from sad to happy!
One of my favorite stories in the Book of Mormon is in Alma chapter 26. The Lamanites were bad people and were doing awful things. Alma and his brethren really wanted to do something about it. So instead of going up to war against the Lamanites, they went to teach them about Jesus Christ and call them to repentance. They were at the point of utter despair and were about to turn back, but the Lord said to them in verse 27, "Go amongst thy brethren, the Lamanites, and bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success." When they relied on God and were patience with all their trials, they were blessed and were able to bring the souls to Jesus Christ. They were able to feel that amazing feeling of seeing someone embrace the goodness and mercy of Jesus. How much joy must they have felt?! They struggled and were killed, but as they put their trust in God, they were able to see miracles and have that ultimate joy! As they were faithful they were able to see joy! It reminds of a quote by Henry B. Eyring:
When we are faithful we are GUARANTEED joy! Maybe we won't see ultimate joy in this life if we are perfectly faithful, but I KNOW without a doubt that we will get to have forever in our eternal lives.
I just want to say that I love finding the joy in life. I love smiling and laughing. If you can find the humor in something LAUGH! Try your hardest to be happy. Smiles are contagious and will make others happy too! That is a big service to others. I love the song don't worry be happy. Remember that if you do your best, Jesus gon' work it out.
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| Make a face and smile! |
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| Be a dork with your mom with food! |
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| If you are stuck in the hospital, SMILE! It won't last for eternity! |
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| LAUGH!!!!!!!! |
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| If you are in the rain, DANCE! |
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| Read your scriptures and feel the joy! |
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