When you love what you have, you have everything you need. Anon by Skip Cohen This morning, when I sat down to write Reflections, I had absolutely nothing on my mind. It was just a typical morning - wake up, do my morning routine, let the pups out, and then start the day. It's the same routine, almost every day, and I've grown to love it...it's about being content. That's when it hit me - the key to happiness isn't singular and covers a wide range of life's moments. Those moments in life that have contributed to the smile on my face range from Sheila to the pups to family in the area and a few good friends. All along the way, there are these little speed bumps related to health and aging—trolls that come and go in our lives—but it's all manageable. So here's my point: Everyone is looking for the "key to happiness," often as if it was treasure left by a pirate years ago. Well, the analogy works for a little bit—sometimes happiness is buried underneath the stress we let into our lives. And those pirates are the negative situations and people who create the stress. They say that wisdom comes with age, but it's really about finally learning, listening, and appreciating. Finding happiness or, better yet, relaxing enough for happiness to find me has been all about acceptance. It's about letting go of the past, appreciating today, and not worrying about the future. The reality is that life is simply too short, and time really does fly when you're having a good time! Somebody posted the illustration on the right on Facebook a few weeks ago. My apologies - I've got no idea who it was or who gets the credit - but it hit me hard. It really is a "short trip" and deserves to be savored every day. While there is no specific key to happiness, the ingredients are all around us, but we don't always look hard enough! Wishing everybody a day ahead that's filled with smiles and time with the people you love the most. Always go for those eleven-second hugs I write about. Finding happiness isn't something you search for, but if you just kick back and listen to everything around you, it'll find you! Happy Sunday...or Monday if you're on the other side of the world. It’s not about being happy all the time, or being sure of all your choices.
It’s about knowing that life is precious, even when it’s tough. Topher Kearby
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