We’ve all heard the old adage “happiness comes from within”. And yes … you can’t be happy outside if you’re not happy inside … Right? Well… Sort of…
Happiness is a human condition and can be fleeting … like the wind or a sunshiny day. So, what can you do to bring more happiness into your life? Meditate? Sure … We’ve all been told that, but I am seriously challenged to sit still for 20 -30 minutes a day and clear my mind. My mind races, stomach gurgles and I’m usually obsessing over whatever challenge I’m dealing with that day. I advocate for meditation …but I can’t say from experience that it brings me happiness.
So then, what can you do to bring more happiness into your life? You find your happy place of course!
It’s not practical to believe that we can jump on a plane to Bali (my happy place :-) or Paris or Tuscany every time we feel gloomy. Oh, how I’ve wished for time travel to be not just a Star Trek fantasy. But alas, we must make do with what resources we have available, and thus we need to look at our immediate surroundings, home, yard, barn or secret spot to create a space that uplifts our spirits. And it can be as simple as Feng Shui and a coat of paint!
