“The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.”
- Henry Ward Beecher
Consider elements of contentment that extend beyond a feeling of happiness. 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 details of a robin, black phoebe or sparrow and write about its movement and behavior.
Sing a few notes of a song with words of delight.
Revel in a dark night of stars and moonlight.
Cherish a taste of boysenberries just picked from the garden.
Recall a scent that brings a memory.
Notice details of a robin, black phoebe or sparrow and write about its movement and behavior.
Sing a few notes of a song with words of delight.
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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