365 Days Of Happiness

I think we all want happiness, success and a peace of mind in our lives. Most people aren't successful and happy because they give up their right to happiness to their circumstance. Although we may not have full-control over every situation we do always have a choice to make the best of them. Life doesn't happen to you it happens for you. Every situation no matter if we perceive it as "good" or "bad" carries with it an opportunity to become better than we were in the situation. The only way this can happen is with the right mental attitude of gratitude to always get better instead of becoming bitter. Happiness is a decision you make, then you convert it into an action, it's a journey and not a destination. It's possible to be successful and unhappy and what fun would it be to gain everything but not be genuinely happy. 365 Days of Happiness is not a goal, it's a lifestyle that you must choose to live out daily despite what unexpected temporary defeats show up in your life. Don't count the days but make the days count and know that both being happy and successful always starts from within.

Peris DeVohn Edwards raised in the inner-city of Toledo, Ohio, a former college football Division I Athlete. Attended Miami University and a 2010 Graduate with a Bachelor's in Family Studies. After his dream of playing in the NFL didn't go as planned he was at his lowest point in his life. It was through this temporary defeat that he discovered his greatest strength and true passion for inspiring others with his testimony. Now employed full-time with Toledo Fire and Rescue, Toledo Public Schools Substitute Teacher, Motivational Speaker, Mentor and Author he has numerous ways to spread his gift. His first published writing was in 2015 Chicken Soup For the Soul "Think Possible" version. He plans to change the world one day at time using his blessings to bless others. He believes that serving others is the greatest blessing there is and by doing so you attract what you give. He has dedicated his life to live by his own motto "become more to give more".