A few years ago, someone I know, who later became a close friend, approached me and said he wanted to know the secret to my happiness. I was dumbfounded by the question because I really didn't understand what he was asking for. I told him I didn't get what he was saying; he said he had never seen my face frown, that anytime he saw me, I was always smiling, and he felt I didn't have any problems in life. So he wanted to know the source of my happiness.
Funny enough, I don't smile because I don't have any problems or have everything under control; I smile because I am content and grateful for the little things I have. Being happy is about feeling generally satisfied and grateful for your life and where you are, even if you are yet to achieve your goals and aspirations.
There are many things that make me happy:
- Good health and being alive; the fact that I wake up every morning sound and fit makes me feel grateful and happy. I know it's the dawn of a new opportunity to achieve greatness.
My kids and family; whenever I look at my kids and loved ones, it gives me this feeling of peace, satisfaction, and happiness. Every moment spent with them is invaluable.
Good food; I am not a foodie, but I love good food. Whenever I eat good food, it gives me this sense of satisfaction that appeals to the soul.
Nature and outdoors: I love spendingtime outdoors, mostly in gardens. I love the view of green trees and flowers and the pure breeze; it has a rejuvenating effect on the mind and body and provides a sense of peace and relaxation.
Putting a smile on someone's face: Whenever I am able to help put smiles on people's faces, it gives me happiness.
Having money or receiving a credit alert makes me happy; the feeling is therapeutic. It gives this unexplainable joy and peace.
Beyond all I have mentioned above, my primary source of happiness comes from the undeniable fact that I am eternally saved and heaven-bound. Nothing matches or comes close to the fact that I have peace with my maker.
Happiness is a feeling; you can create the right atmosphere that influences, births, and sponsors that feeling.
Never tie or limit your happiness to happenings; you'll be grossly cheated and defeated.
This is my entry to Day 14 of the #julyinleo initiative
Prompt topic | What makes you happy
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