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Finding Happiness
I learned to look for sadness, and I learned it from my father. I believe he didn’t intend to have it happen, but he endured many tragedies and sorrows during his lifetime; many of them when he was very young. I’m working on finding happiness these days. It was suggested to me years ago that maybe he was just trying to share his sadness. I can understand that, but I learned my lessons a little too well on this one. As with many of us, awareness comes over time, and finding the courage to deal with your personal or mental reality also comes to you over time. My journey online…
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National Mutt Day…how about sharing your life with a dog?
Today is National Mutt Day! You may not connect the dots on this one and see what in the world National Mutt Day has to do with MajorUpbeatMe, but it has everything to do with it. Did you know that sharing your life with a pet is really good for your health? It lowers your blood pressure and makes you a happier person. Your dog helps you get off the couch, go for a walk and get some exercise. This doesn’t even take into consideration that you’re giving a good home to an innocent animal. I have only ever shared my life with mutts; no purchased pedigrees for me. I…