Excellent thoughts! I tell myself that in depression, at least I try. When I am hypomanic I enjoy every second of it without worrying. I think part of it is mindfulness - being present FOR the present and not worrying about the past or future.

It's difficult to do, especially when your mind is trying to convince you otherwise, but it's such a better life. I was so much happier when I wasn't thinking about bipolar every single day...

I think it will take baby steps for me to get back there because I don't know how I got there in the first place other than being stable for awhile.

Anyway I think you are definitely on the right path.