Happiness
Will Happiness Find You?
Chasing happiness is a fool’s game. One can’t catch what can’t see. When we chase happiness we ar chasing an illusion. We may think we know what happiness is; yet, when we acquire what we believed happiness to be, it’s not long before we renew our chase for our new vision of happiness. This kind of happiness is what commercials sell us. We don’t find happiness, happiness finds us. It finds us we stop our chase to acquire happiness and turn our attention outside of ourselves toward others. The path toward happiness counterintuitive. We find it in contributing to society, encouraging others, and righting injustices. Do you dare to let go of a self pursuit of happiness and counterintuitively contribute to making a difference in the lives of those closest to you?
Will Happiness Find You?
Chasing happiness is a fool’s game. One can’t catch what can’t see. When we chase happiness we ar chasing an illusion. We may think we know what happiness is; yet, when we acquire what we believed happiness to be, it’s not long before we renew our chase for our new vision of happiness. This kind of happiness is what commercials sell us. We don’t find happiness, happiness finds us. It finds us we stop our chase to acquire happiness and turn our attention outside of ourselves toward others. The path toward happiness counterintuitive. We find it in contributing to society, encouraging others, and righting injustices. Do you dare to let go of a self pursuit of happiness and counterintuitively contribute to making a difference in the lives of those closest to you?
I Asked Myself An Important Question
What is the single most important question you can ask yourself today? Take some time to think about it. Maybe it is not as obvious as it might appear. I thought about it this morning while I was drinking my coffee and eating my oatmeal. The question I asked myself ended up raising more questions for me to answer. I asked myself, “What can you do today to discover a deeper level of happiness?” Well, the next question was, “How can drinking your coffee and eating your oatmeal make you happier?” Now, that was a good question. I stopped thinking about my question and enjoyed the smokey flavor of the French roast coffee I was drinking. Then, I paid attention to my oatmeal. I always put cranberries in my oatmeal along with Goji berries. I put cinnamon on top and add some raw honey. I savored every bite. When I finished I asked myself if I was happy. My answer was, “On a scale from 0 to 10, where 10 is the happiest a human could possibly feel, I’m at a 7. I feel peaceful. Life is good. I’m looking forward to my day. ” So, what is the most important thing you can do today?
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
A bit over a week until Christmas. The front desk person at the gym was wearing a Santa hat yesterday. When I saw her I said, “Santa, I’ve been a good boy, but don’t ask my mom.” We had a laugh over that one. I enjoy the holiday season. My tree is up (it’s artificial). I strung lights around it and have a few decorations on it. I light it the first thing in the morning and it stays lit until I go to bed. I have a manger scene underneath. The three wise men on their camels are off a bit. I like to move them a little closer to the manger each day. Nearby on a stool is a stuffed white whiskered old cowboy, hat, red bandana, boots and all. I call him Windy Bill after a character in a western Christmas song. He keeps a eye on the tree. While I’m cooking dinner I stream Christmas music. I pretty much like them all. I don’t play Blue Christmas. That’s a road I don’t want to walk down. Hope you’re enjoying the season as much as me.
I Love My Morning Coffee
I enjoy my morning coffee. I smell it brewing while I’m in the shower. My anticipation grows as I shave. The fragrance of my coffee is a signal to my brain that today is going to be a good day. I walk into the kitchen area, I stare at my coffee pot. I resist the temptation to pour a small cup. I make toast and spread peanut butter and honey on it. I carry my toast to my table and set it next to my blueberries and yogurt. I walk to the coffee maker. I lift the pot out and slowly pour the coffee into my mug. I raise the mug to my face and let the fragrance do the rest. I take a sip. Yes, this is good. It’s smooth, rich, and I taste the flavor of the cocoa beans. I sit down, give thanks for my coffee and food, and enjoy my breakfast. Life is good.
Beauty ~ It Surrounds Us
Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. ~ Franz Kafka
Look at Me ~ A Poem by Theodor Seuss Geisel
Look at Me
Theodor Seuss Geisel
Look at me!
Look at me!
Look at me NOW!
It is fun to have fun
But you have
to know how.
Get That Peaceful Easy Feeling
How is your day going? I’m off to a great start. I am writing this post before I head to the gym. It’s early morning. I’ve done my stretching, child pose and sleeping baby. I did the plank, full bridges and one legged bridges. I showered and dressed for the gym. I made coffee, ate oatmeal and a side dish of blueberries, I made oatmeal yesterday and put it in two bowls in the fridge (I really like cold oatmeal with cinnamon and drizzled honey). Now I working on my blog. I am grateful for a good night’s sleep, a hot shower, being able to exercise (I find great joy in exercising), my hot coffee and oatmeal. I’m grateful for this blog and for those who read it. When I take the time to be grateful, I feel a peaceful easy feeling covering me. It’s a good space to be in. I agree with William Arthur Ward who wrote, “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.
