The re-discovery of happiness … day 11
Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling. ~Margaret Lee Runbeck
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 10
You need to learn to be happy by nature, because you’ll seldom have the chance to be happy by circumstance. ~Lavetta Sue Wegman
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 9
When was the last time you jumped for joy? If you had to think about it, it’s been too long. Sometimes it’s all you need to shake off your gloom. ~Christine Sternfels
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 8
Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower. ~Author Unknown
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 7
We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. ~Frederick Keonig
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 6
The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mode of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change. ~Charles L. Morgan
I stepped out on the deck to watch the sun rise as I enjoyed my coffee this morning. It just stopped raining. As the sun showed up, the water on the tips of the leaves of my cedar started sparkling. It was a moment I had to capture. The picture above is not an alien pod, just a macro shot of the drops of water clinging on to the tips of the newborn pine needles. Below is the “not so up close” version of the shot. Have a great day everyone!
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 5
Some wish for happiness, others create it. ~Christine Sternfels
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 4
Even if happiness forgets you a little bit, never completely forget about it. ~Jacques Prévert
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 3
Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but because they didn’t stop to enjoy it. ~William Feather
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 2
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
~Robert Brault
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The re-discovery of happiness … day 1
Ever wonder why pets and kids are always happy? Simply because… they are. They don’t try to find it, over analyze it, buy it or make it a goal. They just are. ~Christine Sternfels
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There is no secret to happiness. It’s something we all know and are capable of being.
Over the next 30 days, I will post a “Happiness” quote each day. They are sayings by wise women and men. From simple folk and anonymous authors to influential leaders of great nations. From students of life to spiritual leaders. Some will be funny and witty, while others will be deep and life-changing. Some go back a few centuries and some were just thought of five minutes ago, which is what I will start this series with. Yes, one of my own.
Won’t you join me on this journey? Feel free to take along anyone you wish. My hope is to be reminded of this special gift each day, so I may continue to share it and hold on to it forever. So are you ready? Buckle up, cause here we go!
Discover new places
I like to wander through the woodlands in a place unmarked as if I’m discovering the world ~Matin Blackman
While you can…
When we reflect upon what’s been said and done, most of the time it’s the unspoken words and undone deeds that haunt us. Don’t wait “when you can“, just do it “while you can“. ~Christine Sternfels
A Mother’s love
Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own. ~Aristotle
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This quote might have been more true back then. Nowadays, dads are more involved with their children’s lives and show their affection and love more openly. I like the quote and found it humorous, I had to share. Happy mother’s day.
CHOOSE
It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions. ~Jim Rohn
Advice to my younger self…
A child can ask questions that a wise man cannot answer. ~Author Unknown
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“If I knew then, what I know now.” How many times have you said that to yourself and what would that knowledge change? Here’s my top 10:
- A penny saved is a penny earned. Don’t be an emotional spender. Learn to be frugal.
- Listen to your parents, they want what’s best for you. Rebellion comes back to bite you, when your kids are teenagers.
- Don’t light up that first cigarette.
- You are an amazing person, you’re not a failure.
- Learn proper nutrition and learn to love exercise.
- It’s not always about you.
- Don’t worry too much.
- Joy is about balance, not things.
- Your family comes first, the promotion can wait.
- God’s got your back… always.
I don’t know if knowing all that when I was younger would have made a difference. Well… maybe a few extra zeroes in my savings account, but I think that learning as I went through life is what made me who I am today. The woman my husband is crazy about, the mom my kids love (although she’s the neighborhood nut), the girl my parents respect and the person I like (most of the time).
What’s your advice to your younger self?
Are you going in the right direction?
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go. ~Dr. Seuss
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Ever wished you had a GPS for your life? “Turn left. When possible make a legal U-turn. Destination is up ahead in one mile. You have arrived.” I mean the type of internal GPS that knows the best way for you to reach your destination and you could literally hear it guide you. None of this “Go with your gutt” or “Find what gives you joy”.
Sometimes, in the process of recreating, redefining or repurposing yourself, you get lost. There’s too much guess-work and connecting with your instinct or listening to the universe. Sometimes I feel like I’m going in circles and I have all this passion and I’m going at it with gusto, then bam! It’s a freaking brick wall.
I know I have a purpose, I just need to stop second guessing it. I have envisioned my destination, I just need to jump over the hurdles. I can do this, I’m going the right direction… or am I?
What do you do when you feel this way?
Daydreaming
When your mind starts to wander, it’s just taking a break from too much wondering. ~Christine Sternfels
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Daydreaming is my favorite pastime. Ever since I can remember, it was a place of comfort for me. As an artist, everywhere I look stirs ideas that get me wondering on how to change, improve or recreate something. Always thinking, always creating something in my head. So when I need to take a break from wondering…. I simply let my mind wander.
You’re not alone
Life is simple, it’s just not easy. ~Author Unknown
When life gets to you and you feel like walking away from it all, remember… you’re not alone. If you think you’ve run out of solutions and your problems are too much to handle, remember… you’re not alone. Although you’ve hit the bottom, and climbing back up seems impossible, remember… you’re not alone. If there is no one else to turn to and you feel no one will understand, remember… you’re not alone. Have you forgotten about me? Has the world taken you so far, that we’ve become strangers? I want you to stop… breathe… listen to your heart beating… give me your burdens and rest. Tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities. Live to love, give, serve and be thankful. I am here to keep you steady and strong as you face the most difficult days of your life. I am always with you, remember… you’re not alone. Love always, JC
RAIN
Bad weather always looks worse through a window. ~Author Unknown
Living in the Pacific Northwest, we’re never short of it. It was one of the things that kept me from moving here. But now, it is one of the reasons I love it here. Rain may resemble gloom to some, but when those little silver drops come down from the sky…
trees grow…
flowers bloom…
a plant’s thirst is quenched.
Let’s not forget a rainy weekend gives us an excuse to sit by the fire and be lazy, read a book, spend some true quality family time. There’s an upside to everything.
The perfect complement to a rainy day is my bacon clam chowder with cheddar garlic biscuits. http://somethingville.com/2011/01/12/bacon-clam-chowder/.
Beggars can’t be choosers
Begging for food isn’t easy. If I sit still like this… bat my eye lashes like this… smile a little like this… will it work? By the way, I don’t like veggies anymore. The lettuce you gave me the other day gave me the runs! This girl needs her proteins (hint).
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