A little while ago I found this quote on Pinterest:
There is SO much truth in that.
In the last couple of years, it has been so hard for me to feel truly happy. I never understood why things didn't just fall into place for me, or why people didn't notice me, or why opportunities never knocked. I was totally stuck thinking about myself and what the world could do for me, when really I needed to start thinking about others and what I could do for the world.
Service is the greatest thing. Putting a focus on things and people outside ourselves is honestly the best way to be truly happy. You can't not feel good knowing you've lightened someone's load, made them smile, or changed their life for the better.
On top of that, I've always had a problem seeking. Those opportunities I wanted? They were all there! I've had countless opportunities to join teams or clubs, or apply for volunteer work or jobs. All of it required me putting myself out there and me putting in effort... I've always been so scared of making mistakes or embarrassing myself in front of others... That has held me back from so much! It makes me sad to think about not only the happiness I could have obtained from seeking, but the happiness and help I could have shared with others. What friends could I have made? What lives could I have touched?
TO SUMMARIZE (because that was pretty ramble-y), put yourself out there and do good for others! I'm still working on that, but it's already brought me so much happiness. :)
xoxo
Kaitlyn
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