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.
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!
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!
Ahhhh yes ... weather makes such a difference and peaceful solitude is such a gift!