A new thought struck me this morning.  I was thinking that as I got up and going that I really felt good- even happy.  I realized that it was because I let myself feel that way.  It wasn't because I deserved to feel that way.  I hadn't earned it.  It was a gift to me, another part of the atonement that I hadn't recognized that way before.  Yesterday, Sheila and I were out and about and I was driving her on our errands and talking about stuff.  We see some who seem to not allow themselves to be happy.  It is as though they feel a need to be punished or that they are not worthy to be happy.  My realization is that it comes to us as a part of atonement.  I have understood many of the other good aspects of the atonement (forgiveness, comfort, even inspiration and confidence) but I hadn't thought that happiness is also attached in a very real way.  Sure we are held to a higher standard because of the gospel (where much is given, much is required) but to be happy has to be included (men are that they might have joy) in His gifts and it seems reasonable to me that being 'at-one-with' would include happiness.  So see the complete package and accept the fact that deserve it or not if you receive the gift of the atonement you can receive all of the gift.  Accept happy!