January 2018 – Life in Snippets

How many people remember the saying “misery LOVES company”? My mom would whip out this saying- especially through my middle school years.

I don’t know if misery LOVES company, but I do think “misery” or people who are consistently negative and miserable NEED company. In my imagination, misery is a like giant, ugly monster. It only grows by being around others who are miserable. Misery needs to be fed and what it feeds off of is others who are similar in thought and action.

I believe the same can be said for happiness. If you are a happy person, your happiness can be “fed” or enhanced by others who happy. Can it really be that simple? I think is…

In this world of podcast, books, and live videos there are tons of resources and experts on this topic. It is sort of mind-blowing to think one needs to work on being happy, but it actually makes sense.

So where can you start? I suggest starting with yourself. Whether you are already happy or need work in this area, everyone can benefit from new or different actions.

What are some simple things you can do?

Simplify your life by organizing and purging the unnecessary clutter from your life.
Each day identify and acknowledge 1-2 things you are grateful for.
Start the day listening to music.
Diffuse essential oils or burn candles.
Take baths with Epson salts.
Put the iPhone down and log onto social media sites less often.
Stay in the present moment.

Try implementing a new thing….maybe focus on one new technique for a few weeks before adding something new.

Have kids? It is never to early to start guiding them to the world of happiness. At night, as I am tucking the kids in, I love to ask them what they are grateful for. Or I have done this during family dinner giving each person a chance to talk about what he/she is grateful for that day.

Remember: Little things when done over time can make a BIG difference!

What are your favorite ways to feed and grow your happiness?

This is a question that was posed to me at the end of 2017. When I thought about it, I have decided to make it my focus starting in 2018.

I never really thought of this question before. Sure I want to be a good wife, mom, friend…but I actually think this question is deeper and bigger. Did you ever think about this? What would your answer be?

In today’s world, I believe “successful” is probably a top answer on many people’s list. Everyone seems to thrive on success. It could be the financial glamour or the personal recognition or maybe a bit of both. But is this what you want to really be remembered for?

Once upon a time, “success” drove me. The financial and personal satisfaction were addictive. I loved being known as an “expert” and sought after by others for advice. In hindsight, the “me-centered” lifestyle I created… all in the name of helping kids …actually was not really “me-healthy”. This success I craved was slowly creating a “me-centered” world…though at the time I would argue that point with anyone.

The unseen or unacknowledged consequences centered around neglected relationships….of friends, family, and actually with God. Time lost with those I swore were important to me. Time that could not be regained.

Flash forward to now. Maybe age, life, and experience have given me a different look of what I want…I don’t know. However, here is my goal…

Someday

Hope

Remembered

For

Spirituality shining with kindness, faith, hope, compassion, and love:)

A tall order? Maybe. What about being a good wife, mom, friend? Well, I think all that will be covered:)

Now it is your turn. Think about how you want to be remembered and strive everyday to reach your goal.

” Let no one ever come to you without coming away better and happier.”~Mother Teresa

Month: January 2018

Happiness attracts happiness

What do I want to be known or remembered for?

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