What Makes Me Happy
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am a pretty happy person. Whether it’s due to my genes or my upbringing, it’s just part of who I am.
For three years I have had this idea bouncing around in my head to share with readers what makes me happy, and 2017 is the year I am finally going to do it.
What I’m Not Going To Do
I’m not going to going to tell anyone how to be happy or the “secret” to achieve happiness (as if there is one). I’m not a psychologist, a psychiatrist, therapist or counselor – just a realist with an optimistic bent.
What I AM Going To Do
Every week (that’s my goal, anyway), I want to share the little things in this world that bring me joy. It could be something edible, a concept, an object, a person, a place, or a production. In short, it could be anything.
Why Am I Doing This?
The best reasons I’ve come up with for why I am so compelled to do this are:
- To provide a small counterpoint to the constant stream of negative news.
- To encourage others to slow down and identify what makes THEM happy.
That’s it.
And now for my first installment…