Happiness is …

By Yourfamilysurvivalcoach @shari_brewer

Happiness is a complex emotion and its meaning is different to all. Sometimes happiness is found in things that are expensive and fancy, like shiny blingy diamonds but really many of life’s favorite joys are actually very small, personal and oh-so-smile worthy moments in time! Isn’t there a saying suggesting that the best things in life are free? Do you agree?

In taking a little bit of time to focus on happiness, ahhhhhhhh zen moment, some sunshiny moments that bring a smile to my dial are …

  • an “I love you Mum” when it’s least expected, completely unsolicited and genuine (genuine is good!)
  • a morning cup of coffee in bed courtesy of your loved one
  • the kitten settling in with that squishy-paw-pounding that only cats do before launching into an ear-splitting purr
  • being the first to read the newspaper
  • having dinner cooked by someone else
  • crisp, freshly washed and dried sheets on the bed
  • a phone call with someone who makes you laugh
  • being the last one awake and having evening quiet time all to YOU
  • the squirt of a favorite perfume when dressing to face the day
  • a quiet, uninterrupted moment lost inside a book

And really, that’s just a start. I feel truly blessed when I can list so many simple, yet joyful, pleasures. What kinds of things make your heart sing? I’d love to know what brings a spring to your step!

Have a very happy week!

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