Happiness is just a teardrop away

[CrazyKatLady]

That line comes from one of the Shrek movies...but I wonder if it isn't true!

I am feeling happier this morning than I have in a very long time...mostly because I feel like "me" more and more. I guess I am forgiving myself for past mistakes and consequently hurting others-whether intentionally or not. And the baggage of carrying around the dead and rotting carcass of my past relationship is leaving my life-I am letting go of it and I realize my pain was tied up in that relationship...I am not this sad person, I feel more and more happy, like I always was before.

I came to realize this once again about myself and how I always wanted to approach men/relationships:

Read Daily: (I want to keep this in the forefront of my mind)

The most important factor about a relationship with another person is staying grounded in yourself.

To read the signs they are giving and to treat them like they want--if they pull back, give space, if they want closeness, meet them for it.

Don't keep throwing your own wishes/wants/needs onto them if they don't seem to want that or need space.

Stay happy, positive, and have fun.

Voice my own needs/thoughts/opinions/concerns, then give the other person ample time to digest/respond

Don't expect everything now from someone else

Don't give someone else everything upfront

Respect life

Laughing and having fun in life is Vital

Try new things

Try to make the world a better place

Stop and smell the roses

Get out of your comfort shell once in a while

Have adventure

Show my child a good time, fun, laughter, love, and positive experiences in this world by engaging wisely with others

Smile often, sing, dance, be goofy

Time alone to recharge should be looked forward to

Never stop growing and learning

Be the positive change I wish to see in the world

Give others a helping hand

Give thanks to God, always

Spread happiness, Sow happiness, Reap happiness

 

These are my insights and some of my intrinsic hopes and values.

I think I am ready to expand my horizons again soon, make my life more interesting so that it matches my dreams in my head, and I am feeling strong enough about who I am as a person/woman to create a good experience in life for my son and I and future relationships with other people. Life is short, live it well. Share goodness with others, leave a little happiness in someone else's life...it's not all about me anymore. I want to share my happiness with others.

Anybody else had that Aha! moment where you started to find yourself again after a heartbreak?