I’ve decided to write a quick list of what makes me happy. Here goes:
What makes me happy?
Clean cotton underwear
Clean sheets
A freshly cleaned house
The smell of coffee in the morning
The smell of lilacs in May
The smell of apple crisp baking
The wind calling the waves onto the shore
Trees gently dancing in the breeze
That same breeze caressing my face on a hot day
The astounding colors of Autumn
A bright and brilliant starry night
A field of wildflowers
Grapenut hot fudge Sundays with extra nuts
The cry of a loon on Pocasset lake
Floating in Mill pond
A stroll through Detweiller’s or Trader Joes
A meditative walk at Thorncraig
Perched on the rocks at Reid
A good book
A delicious meal
An uplifting lecture
My daughter’s face
My grandchildren’s delight
My son-in-law’s laughter
My husband’s embrace
A heart to heart talk
A visit with a dear friend
A snuggle with a happy dog
Communing with a butterfly, a bird, a tree
A full refrigerator
A full bookcase
A full moon
A full heart
What makes you happy?
Spirituality, Therapy, and the Good Life 