Choosing Joy

Joy is contagious and joy is beautiful. Joy comes from the blessings of life. Joy comes from the process of growing and becoming. Joy is in enjoying coffee with your friends. Joy comes from visiting a loved one. Joy is in catching early morning flights. Joy is in every moment, if we choose to see it.

You see, that’s it. Joy is our choice. We can choose to see the beauty in the little things, choose to find happiness in the simple moments. It is completely up to us; we are the ones who make that decision. I have found when I seek beauty in the small things, I am most joyful. Maybe joy looks different in your day to day activities, that is okay. Choosing joy looks different for all of us, but we must choose this state of mind even when it is hard.

Sometimes life hands us circumstances we do not expect or see coming, and these moments can be difficult and tough. It is in these moments where choosing joy is the most crucial because there is much to gain when you do not base your happiness off your situation. You learn so much about yourself and life in these times.

I encourage to find joy in the small things. Find joy when life is hard. It truly is all around us; sometimes we just have to search a little harder. There is always beauty in choosing happiness.

I believe in you,

Madeline Grace Wright
Miss Teen International 2019