Delight Chilegide Olumati

Choose joy as often as you choose to sing that song from your favourite artist.
Choose laughter the same way you choose to learn the lyrics of that new single.
Find what brings you peace of mind as you find your best track in the album.
Choose yourself as often as you choose to defend the artist behind “Winter Wonderland/Don’t worry be happy.”

Remember, be happy.
If the feeling feels too forced, try harder.
Choose happiness always.
Choose to smile widely as often as you can.
Choose to share your joy with that sad looking stranger.
Choose happiness.

On nights when you cannot sleep and trauma plays your pain on repeat, don’t play your emotions on shuffle. Change the track. Choose happy memories with your father. Cheerful ones with your friends. Choose soothing sounds with the loud laughter of your brother.

On days when it gets too hard to breathe, choose the inhaler brand that writes peace.