Hey everyone,
So, the latest WordPress Daily Prompt popped up, asking: “What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?” Sounds simple, right? But honestly, when you really stop and think about it, narrowing it down? That can be surprisingly tricky! There’s just so much good stuff sprinkled throughout our days if we take a moment to notice it.
I had to really ponder this one, but it turned out to be a wonderful exercise in gratitude. So, grab a cup of coffee (or tea!), and let me share the five everyday things that consistently bring a smile to my face and a little spark of warmth to my heart:
The Sheer Wonder of Being Alive: Okay, I know, diving straight into the deep end here! But seriously, isn’t it just incredible? Waking up each morning and knowing I get another shot at experiencing this wild and wonderful thing called life? This morning, for instance, the way the sunlight was painting stripes across my bedroom floor just took my breath away for a second – a tiny reminder of the beauty all around. No one else on earth experiences the world exactly as I do – the specific sights, the unique sounds, those fleeting little moments that are all mine. There’s this unique magic in perspective, and honestly, feeling grateful for the simple fact of existence is a powerful and consistent source of my daily happiness.
My Incredible Daughters, Coleen and Taylor: Without a doubt, these two are the absolute greatest gifts life has ever handed me. Watching Coleen and Taylor grow into the amazing, unique individuals they are today? Well, that’s been the pure joy of a lifetime. Each of them is carving out her own path, with her own incredible personality, and I truly cherish every bit of that individuality. Just knowing they’re out there in the world, navigating their lives, fills me with such immense pride and happiness every single day. Family truly is everything, isn’t it?
My Wonderful Sons-in-Law (Because Happy Daughters = Happy Me!): This one just naturally flows from talking about my girls! Seeing Coleen and Taylor happy and truly loved? That’s paramount to my own happiness. And their partners (Terrence and Logan)are truly wonderful men. Knowing they cherish my daughters and bring them so much joy? It gives me this incredible feeling of contentment. They absolutely hold a special place in my heart because of the kindness and love they consistently show my girls. It’s a beautiful thing to witness, this extension of our family.
The Furry Chaos and Heartwarming Cuddles of Moo and Oscar: Ah, the furry members of the family! My two rescue cats, Moo and Oscar, are absolute masters at injecting silliness and those wonderfully unexpected bursts of chaos into my daily routine. Just this morning, Oscar, my energetic Bengal mix, decided my shoelace was the ultimate prey! From Moo’s dignified, tuxedo-cat presence to Oscar’s hilarious, high-energy antics, they never fail to make me laugh out loud or offer a perfectly timed comforting purr when I need it most. Their little quirks and personalities just bring so much life (and, okay, sometimes a little bit of playful mayhem!) into the house.
My Enduring, Lifelong Love Affair with Food: This one runs deep, folks. Having spent over 16 years working as a chef and learning all the basics from my amazing mom and dad when I was just a kid, food is so much more to me than just something I need to eat. It’s wrapped up in memories, it’s a canvas for creativity, it’s pure comfort on a plate, and it’s this incredible way to connect with people. Even though my own eating habits have shifted over time, that fundamental joy of planning a delicious meal, getting creative in the kitchen, and truly appreciating every single bite of something good? That remains a core pillar of my happiness. The passion for incredible flavor and the art of cooking is something I know I’ll always carry with me.
So, there you have it – my current top five everyday happiness boosters! It’s kind of funny how just taking the time to reflect on these things can amplify the happiness they bring, isn’t it?
Now, the really important part! I am absolutely dying to know: What are five everyday things that bring YOU happiness? Please, please share them with me in the comments below!
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