OT:Treasure Hunting

Discovering the Little Things that Make Us Happy

Life is full of little wonders that can make us happy. The sound of a baby’s laughter, a good book, the comforting smell of a favorite old sweatshirt, and the warmth from a cup of hot tea are simple pleasures that can easily put smiles on our faces. These “little things” are easily accessible to us and can be sources for finding happiness. A key to doing so is taking the time to put those rose colored glasses from childhood back on so you can easily find the joy in all the “little things” that life has to offer.

Finding a puppy rummaging through the laundry basket, trying on that perfect shade of lipstick, or discovering the extra change you left in your back pocket can turn into moments of delight. Like kids digging in the sandbox for buried trinkets, we may even begin to experience happiness when we engage in the seemingly mundane. Figuring out a software program can feel like deciphering a treasure map, and that first sip of tea in the morning can taste like a forbidden delicacy. Swaying to music playing on the radio can turn into an interpretive jig, riding a bike can seem like flying to the moon, and getting a phone call from that special someone can feel like winning the lottery. A pickup game of basketball becomes an exciting match among champions, and observing an elderly couple walking hand in hand can turn into a meditation on peace and contentment.

When we begin rediscovering that the little things in life can make us happy, we naturally want to share this joy with others. We may gush over a friend when we run into them unexpectedly, praise a street musician for their talents, or blow bubbles for the neighborhood kids to chase. We may even start to think of the little things we can do to make other people happy, which in turn makes us happy all over again. There is an endless supply of little things and little moments that can make us happy. All we have to do is look for them, and they’ll magically start to appear.

Darlene,  I enjoy these postings so much.

Here is your weekly Peaceful Moment:
http://www.peacefulearth.com/pm/ON1.html

Love, light and laughter, Carmel Valley Linda

This is a neat posting place!

I love the peaceful moment.

Off to do a leisurely walk on this beautiful day.

Jeane

oh yeah....since being with rick i feel like i am wrapped up in a warm snuggly blanket...ahhhhhh so happy now!!!!

good post darlene!!!!

hugs

Darlene....this is just what I needed today...thank you so much!!

Hugs, connie d

Darlene, you seem to email things at just the right time...thanks and , Love ya, "girl friend", Beth

Maybe you just read them at the right time????
Miss you my friend......tell the kids Hi for me...

Hey girl friend...whatsupppp?? here i sit at the comfort inn in omaha trying to be quiet so brenda can go to sleep...shes pooped and hurting. she isnt going to have the hysterectomy. the first dr told us he wouldnt do one because of her weight and all the risks so we saw another one this afternoon and he agreed to do a same day procedure with a big medical name which in my lingo means a fancy smanchy D and C...so its done at 11:30 and we should be on our way home by 3:30 or 4... later, love ya, beth

awwww give her my best.......maybe after she loses some weight with her band they can do some other procedures to help her.....it's good that they don't want to take any chances like that....miss you bunches....wish you were coming to visit again....

Shes lost 88+ but she still has 100+ to go. I miss you too...later