The Happiness Creed

I believe that happiness is my birthright,
as well as my responsibility;
and I commit to claiming it.

I believe that happiness is here and now;
and I commit to awakening to it.

I believe that happiness is a choice;
and I commit to choosing it.

I believe that happiness is a habit;
and I commit to cultivating it.

I believe that happiness is free,
like rainbows, sunshine, and air;
and I commit to reveling in it.

I believe that happiness is always available,
no matter what others are doing;
and I commit to creating it.

I believe that happiness is an inside job,
not dependent on money, fame, or possessions;
and I commit to living it.

I believe that happiness is an attitude of gratitude;
and I commit to giving thanks.

I believe that happiness is in action;
and I commit to generating it.

I believe that happiness is contagious;
and I commit to sharing it.

I believe that happiness is a prayer,
uniting me with the universe;
and I commit to offering it.

I believe that happiness is my calling -
I must be the happiness I wish to see in the world.

© 2010 BJ Gallagher