The Cookie - Happiness For The Rest Of Us

Life is full of challenges. As soon as you solve one problem, another one surfaces.

I used to think that if I was rich, I would be happy. So untrue. There are kaddoodles of rich, miserable people.

I am not saying that having money doesn't make a lot of things easier. Because it does.  For example, if I was rich, then my friend Bill wouldn't call me every day at eight am and again, just before he leaves work at nine pm. (Get it? Bill? As in, bill collector?}

Ah, but still, money cannot buy happiness. What is money worth if you don't have health? Friends? Family? Love?

However, there is a way for ALL of us to find happiness! And, no matter what your circumstances are, you can find it too!

A few years ago, I started reading "The Secret." It is a book with the premise that if you change your thoughts, you can change your world.  At the time, I thought that was as ridiculous as saying that if you look up at the sky, diamonds will fall down on you.

Think positive and positive things will happen. Bunch of malarkey is what I used to think.

But.................................

 I completely misunderstood the message. And I thought I was a smarty pants.

However, it turns out that I really AM intelligent! Yippeeee!

Intelligent people are not the ones who know everything. No sireebob! Intelligent people are the ones who want to know more! They desire change, growth and knowledge.

Therefore, those know-it-alls are the only ones who actually are NOT intelligent. (Hehe, there is some ammunition for you to use the next time you come face to face with the dreaded, annoying know-it-all.)

Soooo, back to the statement, think positive! 

I didn't like the way my life has been stagnant lately. I know that I have lots of talents and I know I am a good person. But, my life was in a rut and I couldn't figure out why.

So, I started working with a guru, a life-coach, a muse or whatever else she goes by.

I have taken many classes, participated in a bazillion programs and read as many books as there are crumbs at the bottom of a cookie jar to learn as much as I could about living life to the fullest and being the happiest you can be.

But this time, I hit the jackpot. I have finally learned the key. The solution.  I now know what keeps us stuck in our day-to-day, humdrum yet, stress-filled existence.

Sooooo, do I have you at all curious yet?

Hi there! If you are reading these words then, I thank you!!!!

I feel honored that you made the choice to read my blog today! You could be playing Farmville, answering emails, watching Good Morning America or baking fresh fudgy cookies but, you aren’t. You, my friend, are reading my blog. And for that, I feel blessed.

So, thank you once more!!!! You have really made my heart go thumpety thump!

You are very special and have rocked my world.

I haven’t been on a vacation in five years. (I know. Boohoo for me.)  However, I have decided that I deserve a vay-cay. So, I am off to Cape May for some sun and relaxation. (The green flies aren’t at the shore this time of year, are they? Please tell me that they aren’t!!!)

While I am on the sunny and fly-free beach (pray with me here), I will be gathering my thoughts.  And, when I get back, I will tell you how to start changing your thoughts and changing your life.

Until then, remember that you are fabuloso and please take some time to smell the cookies!

Risa Cookie Jay Jay