I have a story I want to share with you guys, but before I do, let me ask a personal question. Do any of you seriously hate to smile? Do you feel like there’s nothing to smile about? I want you to think about that as you read the rest of this post.
I’ve been on Earth about 21 years now and I just started smiling in photos the beginning of this year. THIS YEAR. Like, I literally might have two or three photos of myself smiling from about age six until this year. Now, I know plenty of people who don’t smile in photos because that’s just not their thing. I wasn’t smiling in photos, let alone any time of the day, because I seriously hated to smile. I hated smiling, I hated laughing, I hated happiness and I hated myself. It was pitiful.
I didn’t know why I was like this. Part of me didn’t even care to find out. This unhappiness built up something serious over the years, and when it was added to the many other things that bothered me at this certain point last year, I broke. I just broke. Wanted to off myself, didn’t care about anything, became extremely lethargic. Crazy how all of this started from me not wanting to find happiness, peace and not even wanting to smile!
Does this sound like you? If so, let me tell you something, man.. For every reason you have to NOT smile, I will bet my house that you have a thousand reasons TO smile. It’s funny how everything goes back to living in the present moment. You’re upset because you’re attached to something.. so wrapped up in something and you won’t let go. Smile and be happy! Smile at the fact you’re even alive right now, smile because you even have some kind of device to read this post with, smile because you have food in your stomach and just smile to smile! It’s free to do and you can’t say that about most things nowadays. Stop thinking about whatever you’re thinking about, because most likely you can’t even do anything about it, and return to the present moment. Crack a little smirk and ask yourself how that feels.
I understand your pain, your hurt, everything.. I’ve been there, but I also know that it’s possible to bounce back from ANYTHING, live life and be happy. Everyone together now, say cheese!
If you need someone to talk to, I’m available anytime through email, Twitter, whatever. Contact info up top, don’t hesitate to use it. Your happiness is already inside of you and together we’ll bring it back out.
There’s a saying that if we were all to throw our problems in a pile and see everyone else’s, we’d take our problems back. I’ve realized that recently. There’s so much to be happy about and to smile about and people just don’t realize it. The world isn’t going to stop because I’m not in a good mood and it’s not going to stop and wait for me to be happy so it’s best to just collect myself and balance my thoughts and start smiling again. Great post, Nick!
Exactly. People do not realize that everyone goes through the same struggles as they do. There is no reason to be stuck on things of the past or future. Gather yourself and keep on rocking!
More often than not we are determined to be happy. But it takes one thing to go wrong in our lives to make us the pessimist creatures we swore never to become. I find that regardless of everything that’s going on in my life I love to smile. Not just because I have a great smile lol but because if I don’t, I will turn into a Debbie downer and ruin everything that is worth cherishing. You can’t afford to live life without pitting a smile on your face. Not only does add to your appeal, but NOBODY wants to be around someone who brings in negative energy. I recommend that you embrace your smile and know that people notice the difference in attitudes. You’ll have a joy that might have never felt before just being enjoy the moment, taking a deep breath and letting out a big smile. The hard times are easier to endure when you are focused and at peace. Otherwise, the depression and chaos in your mind will take over and leave you broken.
I love what Nick is doing here. Many of us need to hear this. I know I reach out to him with my personal issues and he is more than willing to listen and help spread his wisdom.
Thanks Nick!
Thank you, Nizzy. I’m here anytime!