Uplifting Quotes and Expiriences

Smile

This one is going to be a bit different than my past chapters. I wrote this is essay-style, and I hope it'll get my point across on how important it is to pick out the good things in the world and set your sights on it.

It is a proven fact that even faking a smile can ease the mind of stress and truly brighten your mood. Joy sprouts from the mind, and no matter the amount of negativity surrounding, there is always a reason to be happy.

In the book series The Land Of Stories by Chris Colfer, a young princess named Trollbella tackles negativity with an unbreakable smile every single time. She's often seen as strange for her optimistic outlook on the world. The thing is, she has just as many issues as everyone else-if not more-but still handles them better anyone. She faces family death, bullying, war threats, hateful subjects, struggle to find true love, and so much more. Through her constructive personality, she bravely lead her subjects to safety and finally met the love of her life while doing so. Her decision to always be upbeat resulted in good karma for herself, and allowed her to glow as an example for others to follow.

There is always a reason to be happy, and whether you choose to focus on it is your decision. Facing like with a smile like Trollbella will lighten burdens every single day.

The thing is, my childhood self had an ugly personality. I was rude to other kids, selfish, picky, sassy, and so much more. Nobody wanted to be my friend. It wasn't until third grade that I got more friends who are still my friends today with the addition of so much more people. People often tell me they've never seen me without a smile and that they can always depend on me to bring one to their face as well with my dorky humor. I even got the nickname "Smiles" from a few people. I learned long ago that choosing to be happy would help me SO MUCH. I have issues, trust me. And I recently went through the most difficult time I've ever been through. And I'm going to be honest: I was having lots of suicidal thoughts. I lost all interest in living. But the thing that kept me going was my loved ones. I told myself that I had to be there for them. No matter what. So I stayed for them, but still struggled on the inside, hiding behind my smile. Then someone I view as my third mother noticed that I was acting a little bit strange. She could sense that something was wrong. Then she lifted me back to my feet. I will forever be grateful to her for that. I owe her my life.

I hope that after reading this you will choose to be happy. Look at the beauty in the world. It's ugly, I know. But there is good out here, I promise. Even if your motivation is your puppy, it's worth living for. Give smiles to everyone you come across, and comfort those who need it. Even if you don't know them. Your compassion could be the reason they will be here tomorrow. Trust me. I know. And if you are ever the person who needs comforted, don't be afraid to ask. Keeping the feelings inside will just damage you worse and worse. Even the comforter needs comforted sometimes.

Being a happy person will bring so much meaning to your life. Please take my advice to heart-

And smile.