Little Moments of Happiness

 

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Marcus Aurelius

             

 Don’t ever wait for happiness to come to you and say, “Hi.” Cheerful moments never come to your doorstep and greet you. You are the key person to identify your happy moments or find them; for that, you have to be inquisitive to search for your own happiness. 

If you want to be happy, never wait for the larger-than-life moments of happiness. Try to cherish the little moments that may be around you but you are not making an effort to get a hold on them.

 How to find Happiness in Our Lives

 

  Be open to discovering your own happiness first. We sometimes miss the quiet, pleasant, and joyful moments that are whispered or concealed in the busy rhythm of our day because we never pause to breathe. However, upon closer inspection, we discover it strewn all over, as if strong sunlight were filtering through curtains.

 Noticing These Little Sparks of Happiness

 Lately, I’ve started noticing these little sparks.

Like when I stand on the balcony in my room and listen to the birds chirping, their sound makes me calm and peaceful. It looks like everyone is welcoming another new day in their life.

How the sky blushes pink just before the sunset—sometimes I think that beauty is all around me, but I never realized that it makes me happy.

When I am feeling down, and I listen to my mother’s words that “don’t worry, everything will be alright,” it makes me feel that I will face all the challenges and worries of my life.

These are not grand moments.

But they make me feel happy and at peace.

Sometimes, just a cloudy day or a cool breeze keeps you in a happy mood. You feel like hanging out with your friends, watching a good movie, or listening to your favorite music….

Experiencing the glitter of happiness 

    

 I once witnessed a young girl playing in the park with her friends. She was laughing and blowing bubbles, which seemed to be tiny, flying dreams that would one day form a wonderful memory that she would remember. I stood motionless for a moment. I smiled for no apparent reason other than the sheer satisfaction of being present at this wonderful time.

        Collect your precious Gems

 Now I’ve come to believe that we should not wait for our happiness to come and make us happy. The moments of happiness are the precious gems that we collect, gently, along the way.

• A compliment that came just when you needed it the most

• A shared laugh with your loved ones over something silly

• A meal with your loved ones 

• Good weather with your favorite snacks and tea or coffee

• Meeting your favorite person after a long time.

                           

Happiness is a Thing of Now 

by: Gladys Taber

 

I know everyone is in a hurry. But I’m trying to slow down.

To take a breath, to listen, to feel.

To hold on to these fleeting, cheerful moments before they pass away.

Because at the end of the day, when I close my eyes, it’s not the elegant things that come to mind.  They will be the small ones that bring a smile to my lips, and they make me feel incredibly alive.

So here's to the little moments

They may be small, but they are never insignificant. (Dr. Seuss)

Now it’s your turn

1. I’d love to hear some of your little moments that bring you happiness in your everyday life.

Or

2. How do you remind yourself to slow down and appreciate the simple things?