I often get comments saying I have such a perfect little happy life and that they wish they had my life. Know that there is no such thing as a perfect life. I know the kind of pain that burns in your chest, I know the sorrow that haunts day and night and I know the worst kind of rejection that changes you for ever. I am not going to go in detail about what my ghosts in the cupboard are, because that is irrelevant. The point is how you deal with the lemons you are being served and how you choose to live your life. Stop searching for happiness, because happiness is something you choose. You can choose happiness no matter what.
Don’t be defined by anyone’s response to you. If you allow others to decide who you are, you will never be happy. You are the most important person in your life and you have to take care of yourself. Do the right thing for yourself which sometimes is removing yourself from a negative situation or letting go of people with negative energy. It will be hard, but it will get better. A step in the right direction is to stop focusing on what you haven’t got and start focusing on what you have got. Breathe, smell, taste and do everything that makes you happy, and let go of the past and stop worrying about the future. What is now is what matters and how you choose to live your day.
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So true…love this post :)))
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You have explained the Law of Attraction in the best possible way (even though you did not intend to do so) :)
I want to add one small note to this, it may sound unbelievable but we all deserve a good life. It’s not such a big miracle that someone is having a good life. Just believe that you can and as you say, focus on what you’ve got!
I love reading these posts, because I truly believe you need to love yourself before you can dedicate yourself to loving something or someone else. Even though I’m only 18, I can get pretty impatient! Especially with my whole future so far ahead of me. You may not live a perfect life but you definitely have some little tricks to keeping yourself happy. I’ll never forget your kind words while I was going through a difficult time here. I just wanted to thank you again :) Because on that day I felt the lowest of the low, and your advice really did help me get through the day. You are such a genuine person, I’m glad your success and popularity hasn’t changed that. So much love from Toronto! :* xo
Such clever words… This post is full of wisdom and I agree with everything you wrote here.
Thank you for this post,I needed to be reminded of these things which I already knew,
but have forgot about for a little while…
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Nice tips on how to be happy! I hope you are always happy! :D
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Ahhhh I love this post and so true as well :) I always smile at random people in the street and it’s amazing to see who smiles back and who looks at you like you are mentle. And I just want to say to you, that back in march I lost my beloved Dad and recently came across yr blog and I have to say you and yr posts and stunning pictures are really helping me smile again so for that I thank you xx xx
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So true! Your words are so wise, you are fantastic girl, Celina! <3
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I really like this post. It’s simple, but it works :) Could you please share more blogs you like with us? thelondoner is amazing <3
Dear Celina,
I have been following your post for awhile, and I found strength in what you blog about.
I am currently going through a painful break up with my ex of 4 years.. Its really painful as he has played with my mind for 6 months convincing I’m crazy.
I just want to say thank you on your current post, It comes on the perfect timing
x
A
Wow just love this post! I’m reading your blog for some weeks now, and I just loooove it, the pictures, the way you tell us about your life and the little jokes! :) You do an amazing job!
Greetings from Luxembourg :)
Well said! Everyone has challenges in life–not matter how charmed their life might seem. It’s a choice to be happy or miserable. I choose to wake up happy every day as well.
P.S. I wrote about this exact same thing in this post (it can never be said too often): http://tammyjones05.tumblr.com/post/20016129039/since-everyone-knows-i-have-an-affinity-for-shoes
Cheers and have a great weekend.
Tammy Jones
Walking in My Shoes
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Celina, you make us dream. You are wonderful!
Love your positivity – that is why I keep coming back here :-)
One of my favorite quotes is (attributed to Theodore Roosevelt): “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
I think a lot of people (including myself I’m sure) get caught up in what we want – and think it’s all or nothing. But just because you don’t have your complete dream life – doesn’t mean you can’t have parts of it. i.e. so you don’t have your dream apartment…why not make your current bedroom look as neat and tidy and dreamy as you can – it will definitely make you feel better, and motivate you. We should appreciate what we have, and slowly keep working on our goals. If people waste their time on negative energy (envy & jealousy) – they’ll never improve their own life.
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Such an inspirational post! Thank you Celina. You have the biggest heart!! Your such a sweetheart! I love you and your blog!
its a kind of post you need to read now and then … and to start felling better
: )))))))
Love this post. Thank you. I read your posts and smile because you seem so lovely and happy. I love your sense of style too, although I’m not as girly as you I do get good ideas. You a right, we all have things going on in our lives. It’s how you choose to carry on that matters. X
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I love this post! You are totally right Celina, I agree with all you said. Sometimes we don’t understand quite right the definition of happiness, but is important to remember the positive side about our life to keep improving ourselves and to choose happiness as our way of living.
You are a inspiration to all of us your readers, keep being such a wonderful person and always keep smiling.
Xx Carolina
HI, I have been reading your blog last a few weeks. Today, right before I cam here, I was just discouraged by something going on in my life (even though I’m usually pretty happy)…and reading your blog gave me strength I needed.
Power of Blog is pretty amazing!!!
Kazumi
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I think that one of the main reasons I say that you’re such a lucky person is not because of your lifestyle or the things that you have, but because of the person that you are. This blog has made it quite clear that you are a lovely, bright, happy and positive person. I always knew that there must have been heartaches in your life that you chose not to share, but I think you should be grateful for what a beautiful person you grew up to be so that’s why I say you’re lucky! There are so many people that have anything and everything they could possibly want but they are still so miserable. You just seem like an innately optimistic and kind person and clearly based on these post you are also very wise and inspirational! Thank you for inspiring your readers to be better people in addition to entertaining them :)
These were words I really needed to hear today, thank you so much.
Love you’re blog, you’re beautiful inside and out. xo
Very beautiful words Celina. I’m pleased you shared this post. <3
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You are inspirational :)
I had a bad day and came home to this… Thank you. You made my day :)
What a lovely and inspiring post! Thank You! I love your blog. As we are all connected and are all one, your happiness and the beauty that you share with your readers each day adds to the happiness and beauty in our lives, as well. Namaste! C
Long time reader & first time commenting :). I usually read to be inspired by your fabulous taste & style, but I just wanted to say that I really love this post. It’s easy for outsiders to judge & forget that we’re all just humans who deal with the same pain & struggles, so thanks for showing your humanity, it’s admirable :).
You’re amazing girl! Keep doing your thing. Screw the haters. You deserve to be happy. If your life is amazing, you made it that way. Which means your head was screwed on right. Good things happen to good people. We’ve all had pain others have caused us in our lives. We can either rise above it or let it take us down. I love how you choose to continue to not allow anyones negativity to bring you down. Stay up sister!
For et fantastisk innlegg Celina! Du er virkelig inspirerende, dette var akkurat det jeg trengte å høre for å komme meg gjennom en tung tid:)
Så godt å høre! Stor klem til deg
This is why I love to read you, you’re so positive and optimistic. You inspire me with every post.
Thank you!!!
Celina! Dette var helt FANTASTISK å lese & jeg er så utrolig enig i ALT! <3
You’re beautiful, every little piece, love. And don’t you know, you’re really gonna be someone, ask anyone <3 Blir alltid så glad når jeg ser sitater fra Stay Beautiful og resten av sangene til Taylor, haha!
Dette var kjempe fint Celina! Tuuuusen takk <3
Du er et veldig vakkert menneske, både på innsiden og utsiden :)