Sad about this and bummed about that. Angry at myself and hurt by her. Discouraged because of the past and filled with anxiety about the future. Numb to the feelings and not present for the now. Over the drama and overwhelmed by the to-do list.

Ever been at any of these places? Yep. We all have been. So how to happy in the middle of all this? Because THIS is where we live.

I talk to people all the time who are facing atrocious stuff & they are my heroes because they keep showing up. I have it sooooo easy when I think of the living hell so many are in right this very minute. But one thing I’ve realized is whether you are going through the unthinkable or trying to work through childhood trauma I couldn’t even begin to imagine, or just burdened or bitter from the cares of life ~ even an overall good life ~ the enemy is mean & has a way of tricking us all that we just can’t take it any more.

How to happy ANYWAY? Just show up! That’s half the battle. THE TRUTH IS you can take it! The Bible says you can through Christ who strengthens you! So just put one foot in front of the other & show up. Then choose what you will focus on. I have been focused on the wrong stuff lately & I can tell in my joy level & peace level. What about you? You ever get a little off course or just me? Don’t look at me so holy! We all face the same kinda different stuff & we all have days we take it in stride & days we don’t. What’s the difference? I usually give you the answers but today, I want to encourage you to go to God yourself. Ask Him to show you personally the difference in those “On top of the world” days & the ones you feel “six feet under”.

Here’s one tip to get you through this Monday….Ask and you will find. Knock & the door will be opened. Ask and you will receive. The Bible says so & so believe it ANYWAY & keep asking, knocking, & seeking!

And whatever you do, just keep showing up! It’s always too soon to quit. ALWAYS!

Happy Monday ANYWAY!

Adrienne