Be Happy

What's the deal with teenagers? How come we have some pre-conceived notion that life is a bitter place? Why do we seek out relationships at such a young age that will almost surely end in heartbreak? Why do we glorify the imperfections of others, and try to hide our own? Why is life seen as an unfair place and that they're is no hope? Why are grades the only factor of success or failure? Why can't everyone just be happy? We all have genuine trials and hardships, but we also all have something to be thankful for. We have the Supreme Creator of the universe cheering us on. We have people that love us. We have the opportunity to live in the most advanced time of history. But when it all comes down to it, it seems all of us succumb to sorrow. Seek out the good in life! Glorify the greatest aspects of yourself and others. Be kind and chivalrous to everyone you meet. Remember that one bad grade on a test isn't going to ruin your whole life. Life really isn't such a bad place. This month celebrates the birth of our Lord and Savior, a man of service and love. Can we all follow His example for the month, and serve with love? Service to others truly makes oneself happy. Seek out the good in life, and it will find you.

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  1. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Its a bitter world so id rather dream

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  2. Brian RichardsDecember 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Yeah, I'd rather dream about the eternal Celestial Kingdom waiting for us, gotta be happy to get there though :)

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  3. AnnaDecember 5, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    This is just what I needed after the perpetual negativity of SCHOOL...ugh. It seems to be a never-ending complaining fest there. So, thank you for sharing my opinion of being HAPPY! :D

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