Trying to Stay Happy

You know how life is. It has its ups and downs. And just when you think you'll be happy for a long time a situation makes you mad, or sad, depressed, or irritated. How do you find that happiness again?

I had to give the lesson today in Relief Society and I told the girls how happy I was and how happy the gospel makes me and that I felt it throughout my body and spirit. And yet, this afternoon turned into me being irritated. I retreated to my quiet bedroom, and just wanted to be alone. And I wasn't happy. My whole demeanor changed, I could feel it. So the question I want answered is how can I STAY happy amidst unpleasant times? How can I bring that happiness back into my life? Obviously we know the answer is to find ways to have the Spirit with us. It's almost like something we have to learn over and over again. I did something to drive the Spirit away, now what things did I do in the past to bring His presence back? It's an interesting thing to think about.

So tomorrow, whether it is snowing or not. I will open the blinds, turn on the lights, play good music, straighten up my room and do my homework and be happy.

Jessica