Circle of Trust

For my COT today, I wanted to talk about a topic that I researched about and struggled with for years.  What is real happiness in life?

I read several books and read numerous blogs over the course of the historical period that I will call the “Foundation’s Dark Ages” which were most of the last 20 years.  I had this idea that happiness was as clear cut as read instructions from someone else and just do that.  Happiness can’t be found in some self help book.  Happiness is different for everyone but comes from within.

I came across this definition of happiness at one point.

“True happiness is enjoying your own company and living in peace with your body, mind and soul.”

I have finally realized what happiness means for me and it isn’t one big thing.  It is a bunch of little things.  First, slow down, enjoy and appreciate the moment you are in.  Worrying about some unfinished project at work or how you have to leave right after your 2.0’s baseball game to make the next kids activity – these worries hinder you from enjoying that moment.   If I am having a very stressful day at work and I catch myself going back down that dark path again, sometimes I force myself to just slow down and go for a quick 5 minute walk and look around at wonderful gift of the day and take a deep breath and close my eyes and hear the birds and leaves rustling.  I think about the things in my life that I am grateful for.  This helps me to refocus on what is important and appreciate the day again.

Also, happiness comes in small doses.  It’s the little things.  Your 2.0 coming up and giving you a hug.  A compliment from your M.  Watching a beautiful sunset from your patio.  Watching a funny movie.  Truly appreciating the little things that make up our journey.  That’s what I have found is the meaning of happiness for me.

My challenge to you today is to take 10 seconds now and think of at least one thing that you are grateful for this morning.

(Waited 10 seconds)

Now, take another time sometime today to stop and do this again.  Aye?

F3 is not a religious organization but we will end in a prayer.  You’re welcome to join or take a minute to connect with your sky Q.  Are there an intentions we can acknowledge?