I Choose To Be Happy

Today, I choose to be happy. I choose to feel positivity explode through every part of my being. I choose to not hold grudges, to not hold resentments, to not judge others. I choose to forgive. I choose to love myself!!!!

I choose to find nice little blogs nobody pays attention to and leave them a nice comment. I know what it’s like to write a blog nobody reads. All new bloggers go through it. You write a magnificent article, you put your heart into it…yet nobody leaves you a comment. I know that feeling, it’s a feeling of sadness and loneliness. It feels so good to have someone come by and leave you a comment.

I ask you all…go seek out these blogs…leave them a heartfelt comment. Introduce yourself and say hi! Tell them something uplifting and make a new friend!!!! Yeah sure, maybe a blog isn’t relevant to your interests. Maybe it’s someone you normally wouldn’t say anything to. Go out of your way and tell them hello!

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I choose to leave a comment on every blog I visit, just to try something I’ve never tried before. I am filled with positivity and hope, I choose to share it with everyone! :mrgreen:
The happy face above is on hundreds of sites. I don’t know who the original designer is. If it is you, I’ll happily give you credit!

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January 9, 2008 · Filed Under blogging ethics

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32 Responses to “I Choose To Be Happy”

  1. Brown Baron on January 9th, 2008 9:32 am

    For anyone wondering how they’d go about looking for new blogs, look at MyBlogLog’s list of new blogs. That will get you started :grin:
    Beautiful post Bobby.

    Brown Baron’s last blog post..Pimp Your Desktop: 15 Free WindowBlinds Skins

  2. teeni on January 9th, 2008 11:43 am

    It’s nice to see you wanting to give some love to the newer and less commented-on sites. It’s nice to see someone with such a large audience as you have remembering your humble blog beginnings and being willing to reach out to others who are now in those same circumstances. And it’s wonderful to see that you’ve chosen to be happy today. Great attitude, great ideas, and great post! :D
    teeni’s last blog post..100 Things About Me - Part 5 of 10

  3. Square1 on January 9th, 2008 12:38 pm

    This is a wonderful post. As one who struggles with a hormonal disorder, I try to remind myself that yes, my depression is something that is difficult to control, but being happy is a state that takes a concious decision to be in. Emotions may not always reflect it, but our actions can. Emotions make a terrible thermostat anyway, but they make a great thermometer. And I also love the smiley.

    Square1’s last blog post..Word Picture Sunday

  4. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 1:59 pm

    That is a GREAT idea Brown Baron! Instead of worrying about your own traffic…PROVIDE TRAFFIC for others! :mrgreen:

  5. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 2:03 pm

    Hi Teeni! I will always be a blog beginner! So many people strive to show why they are “experts”…I am a beginner, eager to learn and share :smile:

  6. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 2:05 pm

    I too suffer depression and have all my life. Your comment speaks volumes…WOW! Thanks Square1 :smile:

  7. Judy on January 9th, 2008 2:19 pm

    Bobby, It’s wonderful to know you’ve chose to be happy! It shows in the way you write. it also floats off of you and on to others! I try to find new blogs to read everyday, thats the way I found your Blog. My friend Jackie mentioned you in a post and off I went for a look. When I got here, I read the sad words you had wrote and all the pleas for you to come back safe and happy, I understood the importance that you making the decision to come back would have to be your own. I am glad you took the time you needed to awaken happier and healthier, thats what matters…. So Peace be with you and all you do, May life bring you happiness, the world will be the better for it….
    Judy

    Judy’s last blog post..It’s funny when you reach a place where….

  8. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 2:33 pm

    Hi Judy! It’s nice to see you. I am learning how to be happy and it does take effort. Happiness doesn’t just naturally occur for me, but with a powerful conscious effort, it seems to have taken on a life of it’s own. It feels good to share what I feel, sharing is the best part!!!! :grin:

  9. Andy Bailey on January 9th, 2008 4:20 pm

    it was nice to receive some of your happiness today, it spurred me on to catch up on a few blogs that I haven’t been to in a long while.
    if you’re happy today, I’m sneezy… hiiii hoooooo :grin:
    Andy Bailey’s last blog post..by golly I feel awful

  10. Diane on January 9th, 2008 4:38 pm

    I had a disastrous end to 2007 and like you I have made a conscious decision to be positive and happy in 2008. I’m glad you are feeling cheerful. Your idea is a generous one!

    I’m off to find a new blog or two :grin:
    Diane’s last blog post..Out with the old, on with the new?

  11. Ed Philly on January 9th, 2008 6:50 pm

    i’m lovin the new enthusiasm. you’re like the friggin Robin Hood of the blogosphere!

  12. EuroYank on January 9th, 2008 6:58 pm

    Bobby I also am leaving comments on nice little blogs nobody pays attention to, and I really love your blog!

    EuroYank’s last blog post..The Shock Doctrine

  13. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 7:22 pm

    Gesundheit Andy! I have so many blogs I haven’t visited recently and I’m catching up too! :smile:

  14. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 7:25 pm

    Good for you Diane! I hope you meet some great new people :razz:

  15. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 7:27 pm

    I think we need a Robin Hood for president. This country should be ashamed of how the poor and lower middle class are treated. Thanks Ed :mrgreen:

  16. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 7:57 pm

    Thanks Euroyank! I try to help people feel some attention…the big blogs have plenty of attention. No matter how much my blog grows, it’ll always be a little blog and I will always be a beginner! :mrgreen:

  17. emila on January 9th, 2008 8:40 pm

    Great post Bobby! I know the feeling and thank you for reminding us! I shall go and read more blogs and leave comments!

    emila’s last blog post..100% - Illustration Friday

  18. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 8:44 pm

    It is a really nice thing to do! I went through a phase of not doing that…it was a miserable time. So many blogs to visit! Thanks Emila :mrgreen:

  19. waterlearner on January 9th, 2008 9:15 pm

    Oh Bobby!

    I know how that feels! To put one’s heart to write a post and only to find out that the writer was the only reader.

    Thanks for always putting such nice comments to my humble site. They really served as encouragements for me to continue writing, blogging.

    You are really doing great, Bobby! :wink:
    waterlearner’s last blog post..Fragile

  20. Revellian on January 9th, 2008 9:29 pm

    Thanks Karen! You write such unique posts, they always make me think!!! Thank you for doing the same for me :grin:

  21. Judy on January 10th, 2008 6:18 am

    Trust me happiness doesn’t just come sit with me either, I have to make that choice too. I have lived a life that some would never have made it out in one piece. I have suffered though mental abuse, sexual abuse, drugs, being beat by men I thought loved me, I have been used and left holding the bag, facing the deaths of 2 of my Children,ETC, ETC~~ I have been through a lot of life issues that most would just lay down and quit.
    I choose to be happy and to try and make others happy along with me. I love blogging because its a way to release all of the crap. the only issue I deal with now is these boomerang children I have LOL LOL oh and trying to quit smoking…..
    Oh hugs Bobby, I so like you and I also hope you have all the happiness in the world, you deserve it,but then so does everyone else~~
    Peace!

    Judy’s last blog post..New Years Bloggers Of The World link train….

  22. Scott Paterson on January 10th, 2008 5:08 pm

    You continue to hit the nail on the head Bobby, thanks for the inspirational thoughts.

    I have decided this year to make a conscious effort to read outside of my normal list of blogs which tend to be primarily tech and Apple related. It is surprising what you find when you step outside your comfort zone isnt it ?

    CHeers

    Scott Paterson’s last blog post..How Many Switchers Have You Made ?

  23. sueblimely@gmail.com on January 10th, 2008 11:31 pm

    I thoroughly approve of your attitude, Bobby. I was recently asked to help moderate a new bloggers forum - the main thing I have been doing is greeting new members, going to read their blogs and leaving comments. I am thoroughly enjoying helping and encouraging the newer bloggers, it has given me a new lease of “blogging” life.

    I have also given up writing for Google and do not care how many outward links I am giving. Who wants mere visitors via a search engine when you can get interested readers instead.

    sueblimely@gmail.com’s last blog post..I am an rssHugger

  24. Revellian on January 10th, 2008 11:58 pm

    Hi Sue!!!! I used to “write for google” in many respects. I taught droves of people how to increase page rank…all of them are ranked well…but I am a PR0!!!!! hahahaha:) If you have equal blogs….one a self hosted wordpress, the other a blogger blog - the blogger blog will have a PR4 and the WP blog will have a PR0 :shock: hahaha…I feel good about getting all that out of my system… I’ve been freed :mrgreen:

  25. Genie Princess on January 11th, 2008 1:58 am

    He he he what a cute smiley, I like!
    I think it’s a great idea to visit and discover new blogs and friends. Sticking to ur current blog friends alone will only limit ur possibility to expand ur readership and friendship. Great post Bobby! :)
    Genie Princess’s last blog post..Sinus No More

  26. Janice on January 11th, 2008 9:56 pm

    This post just cheer me up. You are such a sweet blogging friend to have.

    Have a good weekend, Bobby :lol:
    Janice’s last blog post..A new member in my family …

  27. Revellian on January 11th, 2008 10:46 pm

    Hi Scott! I’m just here to meet people from all over and to learn! I learn a lot by reading many genres of blogs. Though money blogs are the least interesting of all blogs to me, there are lessons to be learned from them as well as any others :smile:

  28. Revellian on January 11th, 2008 10:49 pm

    Thanks Marzie! I learned a lot from you…like how great it is to make good friends and to be there when people need us! :smile:

  29. Revellian on January 11th, 2008 10:51 pm

    You’re a sweet blogging friend to have also!!!! Thanks Janice :wink:

  30. Forumer on January 14th, 2008 1:51 am

    This post is really wrote by someone that have a beautiful and nice heart. I admire him so much and hope all the best for him what ever he do always and forever. If all humans think like this, then the world will be totally in peace and happiness ;) Nice post Mr Bobby

    Forumer’s last blog post..Abstract attraction 2 [Wallpapers]

  31. Bevs on January 14th, 2008 9:41 am

    Hello Bobby! :smile:
    It’s really nice of you. I also love to put smile on faces of others, even to those that are new to me. I love to have friends just like you. Reading some else’s blog is one of the things i do when im free and i do leave comments too. :wink:
    Have a nice day,

    Bev

    Bevs’s last blog post..Love, Chocolate

  32. Revellian on January 14th, 2008 12:12 pm

    Thank you Forumer! What a nice thing to say…it means a lot to me :smile:

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