“The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.”
- Henry Ward Beecher
Contentment extends beyond a feeling of happiness. It involves all that makes one 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 heron, bluejay or sparrow and watch its movement and behavior.
Sing a few notes of a song with words of delight.
Revel in a dark night of stars and moonlight.
Notice a heron, bluejay or sparrow and watch 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 nature adds enrichment to life.
Respond to the details.
Explore contentment in a song, story or poem.
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