Life is full of little wonders that can make us happy.
sound of a baby's laughter
a good book
the comforting smell of a favorite old sweatshirt
the warmth from a cup of hot tea
finding a puppy rummaging through the laundry basket
trying on that perfect shade of lipstick
discovering the extra change you left in your back pocket
Swaying to music playing on the radio can turn into an interpretive jig
riding a bike can seem like flying to the moon
getting a phone call from that special someone can feel like winning the lottery
A pickup game of basketball becomes an exciting match among champions
observing an elderly couple walking hand in hand can turn into a meditation on peace and contentment
A key finding the small wonders is taking the time to put those rose colored glasses from childhood back on.
When we begin rediscovering that the little things in life can make us happy, we naturally want to share this joy with others. We may gush over a friend when we run into them unexpectedly, praise a street musician for their talents, or blow bubbles for the neighborhood kids to chase. We may even start to think of the little things we can do to make other people happy, which in turn makes us happy all over again. There is an endless supply of little things and little moments that can make us happy. All we have to do is look for them, and they'll magically start to appear.
