Fear Chases Away Happiness

Thinking about fear this morning and what that really means. I guess when you get right down to it fear is that emotion that stops us from doing something. Okay, well I guess that's a good thing when it's keeping you out of danger. But what about when it is stopping you from being happy? What if the only thing standing between you and your happiness is fear?

Have you ever watched a child learn to ride a bike? There are many emotions running through them - excitement, fear, anticipation... But when they start to really move they get this big smile. In that moment they have no fear. They are just enjoying the thrill of the ride with no thought to stopping or falling. That smile is happiness.

So what fears are you letting stand in the way of your happiness today? Forget the big picture. Forget about how you're going to get to a goal, pay the bill or make your deadline. Those thoughts are usually surrounded by fear. What do you have to be happy about right now? What can you smile about in this moment? Be in that moment and be happy right now.