“The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.”
- Henry Ward Beecher
Happy-ness is a by-product, not a goal. Write about contentment that extends beyond a feeling of happy. To feel useful enhances life's pleasure. What makes you feel Alive?
Develop a list of "common" things you enjoy. Include five or ten.
What does the sun feel like after a steady rain? Cherish a taste of boysenberries just picked from the garden. Recall a scent that brings a memory. Notice a robin, bluejay or sparrow and write about its movement and behavior. Sing a few notes of a song with words of delight. How do you feel giving an unexpected gift to someone? Revel in a dark night of stars and moonlight.
Deepen the experiences. Reveal how they add enrichment to your life. Respond to the details of their nature. Explore contentment in a story or poem.
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