fake it til you make it

Fake it til you make it refers to happiness. Somebody close to me recommended it because recently I haven't been the cheeriest person in the world.

I should've already been trying that. The other day I said something I thought was remarkably philosophical.

Negativity is the base of all evil and while positivity isn't the base of all good it does set you up for the good. 

Sometimes I find myself being overwhelmingly pessimistic and negative...but for what? Is it ever really that bad? Probably not.

So why not be positive?

Because it's harder?

Sure, oftentimes it is harder, but it feels so much better. Today was a positive day. I think it stemmed from a positive weekend that culminated early this morning. There's a lot going on in my life. A lot of uncertainty, a lot of surprises every day, a lot of unexpected love and fun.

Positivity sets you up for the good, but the good won't just come to you. You'll see it in time. Be it a person, an opportunity, big, or small, you will see it.

It might just be a chance to help somebody out. A chance to tell someone you love them on a whim. Maybe it'll be something more daring and secretive. Maybe it'll be something with an everlasting impact on your future, maybe it'll be something from your past, or maybe it'll be both. Maybe your past, present, and future aren't as different as they might appear.

It seems from time to time that happiness is hiding. That isn't the case though. Happiness is never gone away. It might be disguised in something you're unfamiliar with, but it is always there.

Small victories everyday. That's what it takes.

Be happy or fake it.

Everyone looks better with a smile. That's the truth.

NP: She Will Be Loved- Maroon 5