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Things Worth Being Happy About |
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Written by James Sorrells - The Positive Observer
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Tuesday, 15 September 2009 |
 "The World is yours to see as you choose to see it." We all see the world differently and on different levels. Some of us see from within, others, always from the outside. We can choose to see things through our own eyes, through another's eyes, through the global collective or even through the global minority. Each day, moment or personal experience dictates which route we take. Understand your ways. Choose your scene. Determine what serves you best.
Regardless of which medium you choose, know that there are some simple-basic granules of good out there. Such granules are sprinkled around each of our lives. They are present every day, all the time. They are part of the unconscious, underlying current that pulls us through each day. These granules are what makes being human so much fun. They allow us to be unique on the planet and in relation to each other. Once we become aware and recognize them, our days and our approach towards all interactions in life magnify ten-fold. They are the dependable cornerstones in our lives, if we choose to embrace them.
People often mention how the unfortunate or undesirable things just "stack" up during the course of their day. But how often do you hear yourself or others talk about the convenient and precious things in their lives that give foundation to their mere existence?
What are we taking about here? Well, it's "the little things in life that are worth being happy about!" Sure, we can find plenty of things to complain about, but what is more relevant to our individual and collective success: things that pull us down in life or things that lift us up?
Here is what a few of you had to say: "Things Worth Being Happy About..."
- Conversations with a four year old
- Old friends
- Walks to the park with my dog
- My son calling me at work to tell me how his day is going
- Hot fudge sundae
- A good book to read
- Being married to my best friend for 14 yrs
- An unexpected package at the front door
- Walking barefooted on tile floors in the summer
- Seeing the look in a child's eyes when they figure something out for themselves
- Having no plans
- Toothpaste-deodorant
- Music
- Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, mango, papaya
- Band-aids for boo-boos
- Long talks
- Air conditioning
- Freedom to worship
- My daughter's giggles
- Good health
- The living-breathing earth
- Sitting around a campfire
- Sunrises and sunsets
- Rain showers in the afternoon and at night while sleeping
- My family and pets
- Good friends who bring out the best in me
- Kitty kisses
- Democracy
- Planting, growing and nurturing a garden
- Pixar-Dreamworks-Spielburg-Lucas
- Your kids running and jumping in your arms once you come home from work
- Watching my children play in the Fraser River (CO)
- Patience with others
- Napping dogs
- Drinking Austrian coffee
- Kid's sports
- Coloring with Prismacolor pencils
- Sun, rain
- Dinner at the pool
- Grandchildren, family, sisters, friends
- Battered fries
- Cup of tea on this rainy afternoon
- Carolina Shag dancing
- Swimming in mountain lakes
- Mountain views
- Having a great and fun sitter for my child
- Being mostly caught up on email
- Jane Austen
- Apfel Strudel
- A child discovering an old-fashioned radio or old records
- Rye Bread
- Barack Obama
- Oregano
- Trail Mix (Love trail mix!!!)
- A safe return home
- My camera and the things it captures for me
- Connecting with old friends through Facebook
- Honest people
- Great pizza and great burritos
- Making love
- Any day fishing
- Polite strangers
- BLT sandwiches with homegrown tomatoes
- My son, my daughter, my parents, my husband, my 3 dogs and my 2 turtles
- Corona with/without lime
- Snowflakes (each one is unique, like Us)
- Breakfast cereals
- My daughter's awesome smile when she woke up this morning
- Our new kitten, a wise old soul who is friends with everyone
- Lighter hand splints as I heal from surgery
- Beautiful flowers on my deck
- Fresh Veggies from the Farmer's Market
- Spending a long week with my son and family.
- Getting to wake up early to go fishing.
- Hearing son complain about having to get up so early to go, only to see complaining turn to fun and laughter
- Sweet Sunday memory
- Sun coming up over Mauna Kea, HI
- Vacation
- Being a full time artist
- Snuggling on family movie night
- Supporting family
- Finding peace
- Water: Lakes, streams, oceans...drinking water
- Old Fashion Oatmeal With Almonds-Honey-Berries
- Ceiling Fans
- Trail running (In the mountains)
- Colors of the American Flag
- Laptop computers
- Kids on vacation without us parents
- Serene moments by the lake
- Sweet smelling candles
- Understanding my husband
- Retirement
- Walking
- Yoga
- Drive-in movies
- Waking up to Hawaiian morning
- Dairy Ranch hot dog & fries, Willie's Wee Nee Wagon pork chop sandwich and boiled peanuts (GA)
- Long summer days
- Antibiotics
- Kids who cooperate with each other.
- A moment without pain
- Afternoon rainstorms that coincide with my run
- Seinfeld reruns
- Attainable dreams
- The interminable energy of a 4-year-old!!
- Hawks circling in the sky after a summer storm.
- The ice-cream truck.
- Seashells
- Awkward introductions
- A joke evoking belly laughs
- Rockies Baseball Grand Slam
- Bike rides with my kids
- Having hot water, cold water...just having access to clean water!!!
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