What makes you truly happy?
That deep happiness, peaceful happy that we can obtain?
What do you get pure pleasure from? This was discussed on a forum i visit today and again tonight I saw 20/20 about happiness so I started thinking about a few things that truly put me into a state of happiness.
It really doesn't take much to make me smile, or laugh. We all want to be happy. For some it takes more than others. I laugh a lot. I am not always happy, but on a whole I am a happy person. I have many things to be thankful for. The basic happiness that we all strive for I have been lucky enough to achieve.
What do you get pure pleasure from? This was discussed on a forum i visit today and again tonight I saw 20/20 about happiness so I started thinking about a few things that truly put me into a state of happiness.
It really doesn't take much to make me smile, or laugh. We all want to be happy. For some it takes more than others. I laugh a lot. I am not always happy, but on a whole I am a happy person. I have many things to be thankful for. The basic happiness that we all strive for I have been lucky enough to achieve.
I posted a list of things that make me happy today on the forum I visit, so I will share it with you guys too :).
Being with my husband on a one on one basis- talking, cuddling, etc. I am usually at my happiest during those times. He truly makes me happy.
I can also be really happy taking photos of nature, or when I get inspired to really do a great scrapbooking layout. That brings me pleasure in an almost meditative way.
Cuddling with my kids brings me to a very happy place. I also enjoy a really good philosophical conversation with open minded people. Those can be fun :).
I don't do it often at all, but going out on a boat to fish- I love that. Hubby doesn't so it's not something I do much. It's so peaceful though. :)
When I am alone and the house is very quiet, I turn on some good music and get into the mood to clean up. I love the feeling of a clean house and the peaceful feeling I get from going through the motions while the music is flowing. I love good alone time.
Thinking about my grandparents. They are no longer with us but I giggle whenever I think about them interacting with one another. This one is a double edged sword, because the happiness can sometimes turn to sadness. But I still get filled with a very happy feeling thinking about them teasing and bickering with each other.
Watching my kids play and laugh, not knowing I am watching them. That's a really great feeling.
Just a few thoughts for the day! Please post yours if you wish :) I loved the topic today, it really got me to thinking- and smiling.
Keep your focus on all the wonderful things in your lives!
Donna
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