13 STEPS TO HAPPINESS

13 lucky steps on the road to true happiness and inner peace ~

* When you decide to be happy, just because you can.

* When you no longer wait to be happy when.... XYZ

* When you are true and authentic with yourself and others.

* When you become consciously aware of the choices you make.

* When you stop blaming and start accepting.

* When you decide to love even if it may seem uncomfortable at times.

*When you take charge, instead of putting someone or allowing anyone other than yourself, to be in charge... of your life.

* When you gain strength from within and no longer search for someone or something to empower you. 

* When you learn to embrace challenges and blessings alike.

* When you no longer need external validation in order to feel good inside.

* When you love yourself unconditionally, even if you don't particularly like where you are, at any specific point in your life.

* When you are happy and grateful to have been endowed with the gift of life.

* But mostly... When you wake up in the morning, noticing you are still breathing, you KNOW, you have been given one more chance to live life ~