After keeping a daily highlights journal now for three months, I have noticed some trends emerging which gives me good insight into what has been making me happy as of late. So, in no particular order:
1. Getting together and chatting with friends
2. Quality time over quantity time with family - yoga with N; skating/go-karting with B; date nights with R
3. Funny things B says
4. Giving and receiving random acts of kindness and engaging in conversations with strangers
5. Alone time and taking time to look and feel my best. I have found that when I take the time to take care of myself, even just showering and getting dressed in nice clothes, I feel better.
6. Savoury meals
7. Organization and productivity (not being rushed, finishing stuff ahead of time, getting more done than anticipated)
8. Sunshine
9. Saying yes to things I don't or wouldn't normally do (tobogganing, ladies night out)
10. Watching my boys develop new skills and seeing their relationship with each other grow
What things are making others happy these days?
5 comments:
Great idea. We have many favorite things in common!
Mine for the moment are:
Overcoming problematic relationship dynamics (with friends, spouse, etc.)
Writing
Making plans to do fun things
Making healthy food
Taking time to daydream
Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Jo. I especially like your first and last items on your list. The first can relieve tremendous weight so I can definitely see why it is on your list. I have been making more of a concentrated effort to work on my own relationships lately. However, I think I need to make some more time for daydreaming!
your number 4 reminded me of this quote for some reason.
you know you have made it in life when you give someone something they can never repay you for.
random...i know. x
I love that quote! Makes me think of a story my dad shared with me when I was growing up. For a period of time in my dad's life, he would go to a certain spot for breakfast in the city. One day a homeless man outside asked him for some change. Instead of giving him some change, he invited the man to join him for breakfast. This became a ritual and once/week he would join my dad for breakfast and they would chat. My dad said it was some of the best conversation he ever had. I guess sometimes repayment can take other forms. :)
That story about your dad made me cry. That's such a beautiful and selfless thing to do.
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