Happiness Is...

 

When I was much younger, my mother was the musical director of the play, “You’re Good Man, Charlie Brown!” at East Texas State University.  I remember going with her to a few of the rehearsals and one of my favorite songs to hear them rehearse was Happiness Is…

I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately.  What is happiness?  What brings me happiness?

This morning it’s this cup of hot cocoa and mint in one the Christmasy mugs I found in my cupboard. I seldom let myself indulge in this but I should do it more often.  It brought me joy just to pour the mix into the cup!  Hot Chocolate is one of the only places I actually like whipped cream but alas we are out.  Spraying that Reddi Whip into this cup would have brought a lot of happiness too.  

I’ve been thinking a lot about what brings me happiness lately.  

Happiness Is…

Time with my kids – as my kids get older I appreciate every second with them, whether in person, in a text, over the phone, Instagram or Snapchat.  Every single glimpse I get or word I read or hear brings me joy.

Alone time with my hubby – He travels A LOT and so when he’s home and I get a few minutes here and there alone with him, will that is Happiness.

Hallmark movies!!  I know they are sappy, and all the same but they can make a sad day, a hard day, a tiring day sooooo much better. Yes, I roll my eyes often but they always make me smile!

Music!  Music is my favorite.  Uplifting lyrics make it even better.  I love all kinds of music.

This list makes me happy. I think maybe I’ll work on this a little every week.  Trying to find out of the ordinary things that make me happy.

What makes you happy? What brings you joy?  Share your list in the comments below.  I’d love to hear from you!