On Being Happy

[brightlotusmoon]

"Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness."
- Robertson Davies

Every day, I think about one thing that makes me happy, no matter how trivial or superficial. My new handbag, or a new lipstick, or a friend doing something awesome, or a new book, or the way my cat Luna snuggles with my husband.
Try it.

Comments

[wolfden.livejournal.com]

This is brilliant advice. I think I should try this.

[poelaramont.livejournal.com]

I agree that taking the time to find happy things is a good idea. The School for Heroes has kind of forced me to do it, and it really does help.