Posted by JenStar on July 25, 2005, at 19:41:57
In reply to Re: Happy, ugh. » spalding, posted by Poet on July 25, 2005, at 19:09:05
hi Spalding,
I think the concept of working on it is a good one. If it were that easy to be happy (or better) I think we'd all be doing it, all the time! :)That being said, I think I'm happy lots of the time, even if it's just for flickering moments. I'm unhappy too, and anxious, but I try to really enjoy things and enjoy life when I can. Things that make me happy are:
coffee on Sat. morning with my husband
petting my kitty and having her purr loudly for me and bat me gently with her paw
Setting down into my comfy chair for a nice long read with a can of diet soda and no commitments in sight
a letter from my sister in the mail
getting a compliment on my cooking
lying in bed and realizing that I don't have arthritis, I don't have cancer, I don't have heart disease -- in short, I'm pain free! I can move my body and relax in the fan and feel no pain. (Maybe that's a morbid one, but it makes me feel good, so I count it!)
What are some little things that give you momentary sparks of joy or bring a smile to your face?
JenStar
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