happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
4th of July in the Hills of Montana
I have been very lucky so far in my short life to have been blessed with the opportunity to travel, and have had many unexpected and transformative adventures. On one such day, I found myself at the house of a friend of a friend of a grandma’s friend on the 4th of July up in the hills of a tiny rural town in Montana. There was beer and fireworks and food to feed thousands, which was lucky, considering that there seemed to be thousands of people there.
By Amelia Lockhart7 years ago in Motivation
Today I Was Happy
Today I was happy. Truly happy and content. Even the horrible anxious thoughts that tried to penetrate my tired brain, I just brushed them away like they hadn't been burdening me all my life, and I genuinely thought I need to scream this to the world that I am happy today. Because I genuinely thought it's about damn time.
By Holly Hodson7 years ago in Motivation
Wisdom in Still Moments
As a believer in God, I trust that all life experiences happen for a reason. That life plays out exactly as He intends it. That He ultimately knows what is best for me. That while I plan and have hopes in the future, God knows and plans better than I do.
By n silvera7 years ago in Motivation
A Letter to Me
Dear Self, I want to congratulate you on making it this far and realizing your worth. I am sorry you had to go through so much pain and suffering that almost destroyed you. I am sorry that your heart is good, and your kindness is seen as a weakness. I am sorry that you did not see the wolves for what they really were.
By Scarlett Price7 years ago in Motivation
Brutal Honesty
I think the first thing is to acknowledge who you are no matter what. See, in todays society, it's really hard to feel good about yourself. Why? Well, how many times have you heard that you are special? That you are going to change the world, that you have the most beautiful face, that people can't understand your genius, or God knows what else. How many times have you scrolled on Instagram for hours in your bed and couldn't help, but think what a boring and ugly life you have compared to all these other people who all seam to be in fucking Bahamas. That perfect crystal clear water that is missing from your Instagram feed so much or the damn turtles. Let me tell you something, if a studio would ever make up a dream set (Maldives beach) and charge for the photo there would be a one month waiting list for the fake photo with the little lights.
By Foreign Paws7 years ago in Motivation
I Believe in Nashville, Because It Kept Me Alive
This "I Believe In Nashville" mural is a staple in literally just about every single person's trip to Nashville (especially you, bachelorette parties). Of course, I had to take a photo in front of it as well to post to mark my two years of living in Nashville (shameless plug for you to see this post on my Instagram @patrickweaver).
By Danny Weaver7 years ago in Motivation
Changing My Destiny
Hey, my name's Spencer. I'm A 20-year-old kid from the Bay Area, CA. It took me quite some time to come up with an actual topic of my first story as I'm the type to definitely struggle between choices. Not only is inspiration and motivation a key topic for teens and young adults of this generation, but its probably something that should be taken more seriously in life, now more than ever. I was born and lived in Brawley, CA with my mom and dad until I was probably three, and yes! No one hardly knows where that is! I've moved around here and there until about fifth grade when I landed in San Jose, CA which is where I've been ever since. Growing up in this day and age of social media, insecurities and peer pressure have never been higher. You're told what to wear, what's cool to eat, what to say and what type of group you belong in just by your appearance or speech. People believe they have to run with the crowd to be liked or wanted. All of my life I've been the kid who got along with every type of person, just because that's who I am. I'm quiet which some can call introverted, but I see it as listening. I like to listen a lot more than I do talk, it allows me to understand that person or people better. I've rarely ever had issues with people or bullying, but growing up in a crowded city, especially with social media breaking out in every possible way that it could, had its side effects and negatives. I didn't grow up being taught confidence or courage or happiness. I grew up being told I have to look a certain way, or talk to certain people to be liked. I always had the mindset of "you're average" or "you just aren't cut out to make it big in life." I've lived with this constant mindset since I knew how to think like it.
By Spencer Schmidt7 years ago in Motivation
How to Enjoy the Little Things
Hi, my name is Audrey. When I'm feeling down I like to think about the little things. Although that is incredibly hard to do in such a stressful world we live in, there are small little treats that can brighten up our day and can boost up our mood.
By Audrey Madden7 years ago in Motivation
