HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE

Here is an affirmation style poem that i wrote to keep reminding my self that happiness is nothing more than an ongoing choice moment to moment. May it help others to read these words.   
 

HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE
By Antara Davis  December 13, 2006

ALL is well, no matter how it looks.

Judging anyone or anything as good or bad is ignorant.

The only person I can change is myself.

What I have power over is my mind.

What matters most is this moment right now.

All I can really do I is my best in this moment.

If all I can do is be loving, then all is well.

From the depths of my being, I really do know

 That everything has a way of working itself out,

There are outcomes, purposes and timings far beyond my knowing.

If I am suffering any angst or despair because of what I witness

And experience in my inner or outer life,

Let it be a sign that I need to let go of wanting things to be different.

I clear my mind of fears and judgements

And get in touch with the larger truth .

It's never really been up to me to change the world,

Yet it has always been up to me to change my mind. This is how I serve.

Yes, it actually is my job to create the mental state of happiness within.

 Only then is it effortless to act with kindness and compassion and generosity.

I Change my self, I change the world. This is how I serve others.

Right now I remember again that its all ok. 

I exhale and release all attachments to problems &

I hand over all troubles to a higher power

I relax and rejoice and let out a great big lama-laugh.

I am happy with this remembering, this emptying into emptiness.

This is how I serve, heal and change the world.

I direct my mind back into its natural state of clarity and happiness.

May all beings be so happy.