Nathaniel Hawthorne says, "Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."
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My happiness is on a volitile spectrum most days. When reading the news about the current global events, I mostly feel depressed and sad. But, not hopeless. By 5:00pm while sharing a drink with my spouse in our garden, my daily joy is regenerated.
Gone are the days dreaming about some magical man, event or job. I am happy watching my dogs play, puttering with my art, a good book or conversation. I rate mine at between 8 to 10 every day.
Covid taught me how to enjoy more quiet time and to enjoy my own company. I’m grateful to have sweet surroundings and beautiful weather to enjoy my solitude.
I would rate my general happiness level a solid 8 of 10--and I feel incredibly blessed to be able to say that. I am grateful each and every day for the love and joy in my life.
Becky ... Brother David Steindl-Rast asks if we're grateful because we're happy or if we're happy because we're grateful. However we get there, I think all of us who feel like we're in the 8-10 range definitely feel blessed. hugs!
My happiness is on a volitile spectrum most days. When reading the news about the current global events, I mostly feel depressed and sad. But, not hopeless. By 5:00pm while sharing a drink with my spouse in our garden, my daily joy is regenerated.
Confucius says: more garden; less news.
(let me know if you figure out how to do that.) ;-)
Gone are the days dreaming about some magical man, event or job. I am happy watching my dogs play, puttering with my art, a good book or conversation. I rate mine at between 8 to 10 every day.
Susan ... that's amazing ... interesting how our priorities change and little things become a delight!
Covid taught me how to enjoy more quiet time and to enjoy my own company. I’m grateful to have sweet surroundings and beautiful weather to enjoy my solitude.
Ahhhh yes ... weather makes such a difference and peaceful solitude is such a gift!
I would rate my general happiness level a solid 8 of 10--and I feel incredibly blessed to be able to say that. I am grateful each and every day for the love and joy in my life.
Becky ... Brother David Steindl-Rast asks if we're grateful because we're happy or if we're happy because we're grateful. However we get there, I think all of us who feel like we're in the 8-10 range definitely feel blessed. hugs!