Sadness doesn't last forever...unless you let it!

My message this week is very hopeful....

One week ago I was very dispirited and today I'm enjoying paradise, happy as a 28-year-old can be. Really. Sure, I want more of many things and I know my lifestyle choices don't always seem fulfilling to others, but I am so incredibly happy and proud of where I am in my life.

So I tell you this....
Sadness doesn't last forever. Happiness isn't guaranteed. But being true to yourself, yet always working towards being a better human being is priceless.

Wednesday's Words of Encouragement #21 Taking Responsibility for your *uckUps!!

Learning to take responsibility for your not-so-good actions is a very rewarding part of maturity. It’s kinda like one of those feelings that is strangely satisfying, like turning down a slice of cheesecake because you are on a diet. At the time, you’re thinking, “what is wrong with me? I want it, so I should eat it!” But, hours later you go to bed feeling light and are suddenly so thankful for your decision!

I’m experiencing a lot of this type of realization right now, because when getting to know someone, you often learn a lot about yourself. One thing I am learning about myself is that sometimes the way I speak or tone I speak in, opens up a large window for misinterpretation and hurt feelings. I don’t mean for my choice of words like “jackass” to offend someone, because I’m saying it in a casual manner. But, when I blurt it out and apply a heavily sarcastic tone to it, it is most certainly taken out of context!

So, when I’m seeing a person get upset and/or expressing why I offended them, I am definitely listening wholeheartedly…and suggesting you should too. After all, if you don’t have any clue how people perceive you, then you really don’t know yourself too well. I say that because we do not live in this world alone and “the way you act” is really only perceived by others and your opinion of yourself can't get you much love.

So, take some time to figure out how people react to your words and actions, take responsibility for the confusion or mistakes you make, and from there...become a better person.  What do you think???

Love&Respect,

Ms. Molly Marina Hauptalong Cassidybobassitysarcasticallymiraciously(lol)