-I am so driven to ask of myself and you the reader, what makes you smile? Is it the little things we might take for granted ? So I ask myself the same question I asked you? What makes my heart smile? During difficult times in my life I wanted to know what happiness or joy felt like and if my issues with depression were the reason it (joy) eluded me ?Ā
See, there always seemed to be something ready to steal my joy away, and I had to learn how not to let thatā joy stealingā happen . As far back as my early teens, Iāve battled depression and anxiety. These conditions had interfered with experiencing the joy I wanted so badly to feel.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā I know some people may not be able to relate to the concept of being depressed but either way letās go back my question I asked while I state my answers.
1. Coming home after a long day or just coming home after I have tired myself out doing everyday stuff abd feeling , at peace and seeing beauty around me.
2. My perfect cup of morning coffee.
3. Having a pet or 2 or 3 in my life.
4. Seeing a friend that I havenāt seen in a while and catching up.Ā
5. Listening to music when I take my daily walk.
6. Getting to see my daughter and granddaughter, who live out west.
7. Viewing a beautiful sunset.
8. Good food and cake, my guilty pleasure.
9. Reading inspirational and spiritual material.
10. Interacting with babies and small children, they are the realest. They allow you to relive moments from your childhood, like going to the zoo , bike riding or making treats with them. Youāre having fun with them because itās new and exciting to themĀ
11. I almost forgot bright colors, especially pinks. I am convinced that hot pink or fuchsia makes me happy.
I know most of you are running around trying to get ahead, trying to stay ahead, working and taking care of your families, but sometimes you have to just stop and breathe for a moment and ask yourself; What makes my heart smile?ā¤ļøš
This little cutie is Angel , a Shiz-Tzu. She gave me 14 years of smiles and love. Sheās been gone for over eight years, and I still miss her,
then do just that. I would love to hear your answers.