Happiness. Until this weekend... I think I forgot the true meaning of happiness.
I went through over a year of hating my entire life. Of wanting to die and not being able to find anything in my life that was worth living for. Nothing brought me joy. I was full of anger, negativity, and I was selfish. 
Now... I look back and have no idea how I lived like that. There is SO much to be thankful for. There is SO many things in my life that bring me SO much JOY!!!! Most of the time, I just feel like dancing. It's like I was given a second chance to live my life right... and I won't take that for granted!

I want to share a few things that have happened these past few days that have just made me so happy..

First. DANCE! 
Take hands. Stand close. Look into each others eyes. Smile. Laugh. Follow the beat. 
My husband and I took a Ballroom dance class this weekend. It was SO much fun. More fun than we've had together in a long time. Sometimes, you just have to do something new. Something that forces some connection. We both laughed so much and just had fun... being goofy. Being us. <3

Second. Nature and Fitness. 
This morning my husband and I woke up super early, had our yummy Shakeology for breakfast, went on a morning hike, and then had lunch with some good friends. Played some HORSE (Basketball), sat in the sun while our daughters played a small inflatable pool, and just relaxed. It was so wonderful. After lunch, Casey and I went home and started our new workout program together while our baby girl napped. We had so much fun and kicked that programs butt!!! You know those days when you spend all day outside, get a little sun burnt, and by the end of the day you feel exhausted but SO content? Well... it was definitely one of those days.   

How can anyone be depressed in such a BEAUTIFUL world?
How can someone be negative and angry... when there is so much joy in everything? 
I will never again let the evil in the world cloud my mind and let me forget the good things. I will remember to laugh, love, and smile during those times. To look to God for my joy... to look to God for my love. To remember that even when everyone else pushes me away and won't accept me... my God will always be waiting with open arms.

Sun kissed. Sunshine. Happiness. Beauty. Love. Joy. Blessings. 
Happiness is in the small things. The warmth of the sun. A game of Horse. Showing your daughter her first froggy. Being goofy with your significant other.
Happiness is a choice. A daily choice. And I choose it.