iN My SeArCh FoR HaPPiNeSS...

"We do not realize that LOVE is just a further impetus,
not something that will prevent us going forward.
We do not realize that those who genuinely wish us well
want us to be HAPPY and are prepared
to accompany us on that JOURNEY."
- from "The Alchemist"
by Paulo Coelho

Thursday, October 13, 2005

ThiNgS ThAt MaKeS uS FeeL GoOd

If we only take some time out of our busy life and appreciate the simple things that make or made us feel good, we would be in a much better place right now...

  • Falling in love.
  • Laughing so hard your face hurts.
  • A hot shower.
  • Receiving a card, text message, or a phone call on your birthday.
  • No lines at the supermarket.
  • Seeing your loveones happy.
  • Being in a garden surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers.
  • Receiving a bouquet of flowers especially when you least expect it.
  • A special glance.
  • Getting mail.
  • Seeing an old couple holding hands while walking.
  • Sunday brunches at Lola's house.
  • A marriage proposal you've been dying to hear.
  • A big hug especially when you're feeling down.
  • Taking a drive on a pretty road.
  • Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
  • Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
  • Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
  • Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla or strawberry!)
  • A bubble bath.
  • Giggling.
  • A good conversation.
  • A walk at the beach.
  • Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.
  • Laughing at yourself.
  • Singing in the shower.
  • Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
  • Running through sprinklers.
  • Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
  • Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
  • Laughing at an inside joke.
  • Friends.
  • Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
  • Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
  • Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).
  • Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
  • Playing in the rain.
  • Having someone play with your hair.
  • Sweet dreams.
  • Hot chocolate. (with marshmallows)
  • Road trips with friends.
  • Swinging on swings.
  • Buying presents for the people you love.
  • Eating good comfort food.
  • Seeing the people you miss after years of being away from them.
  • Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
  • Making chocolate chip cookies.
  • Eating freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.
  • Having your friends send you homemade cookies.
  • Holding hands with someone you care about.
  • Running into an old friend and realizing that some things never change.
  • Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.
  • Watching the sunrise and sunset alone or with the one you love.
  • Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
  • Knowing that somebody misses you.
  • Knowing that somebody loves you.
  • Someone telling you how much you mean to them.
  • Children laughing.
  • An answered prayer.
  • Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.
  • Finding what you were looking for.
  • Getting a passing grade, or better, an excellent mark, on a difficult class.
  • Reading a blog that touches your heart.
  • Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.

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