Yesterday I talked about living happier in one step at a time. Basically Living Happier is about the little things–the every day mundane things that make us smile. These things happen so quickly that if we aren’t aware and watching we miss them.
So yesterday I decided to keep track of the little things that made me smile:
- My dog running into the kitchen caring her stuffed monkey in her mouth.
- Getting a hilarious e-mail from my aunt which made me laugh out loud in the middle of the grocery store.
- Sitting inside, nice and warm drinking my coffee looking out at the crisp winter morning (ignoring the fact that after I write this post the dog and I are headed out there)
- My cat jumping on the bed to greet me as I get dressed so we can engage in a quick game of wrestling. (she always wins–claws are helpful in wrestling)
- Enjoying one of my favorite comfort foods while hanging on the couch wrapped in a blanket.
- In the middle of my swim workout–in which I was debating just getting out and throwing away my swimsuit permanently–my instructor noticed I was struggling came over and suggested singing ‘American Pie’ under water. It just made me laugh and it worked.
- Talking to a friend of mine on the phone yesterday who said to me “I wish we saw each other more–in the span of 10 minutes I have been on the verge of tears and laughed so hard I almost peed my pants”
- Overhearing a dad talking to a little girl while they were walking to school about the importance of walking vs taking the car to school because of the environment. The girl REALLY wanted to be driving the 2 blocks to school and this explanation didn’t really cut it for her. Made me smile.
The real point of this post is not just for me to share my daily joys but for you to think about your own. Pay attention over the next few days to the small joys, the things that bring a smile to your face or make you laugh. Then come back to this post and share them with us. Let’s make a list of ALL the little things that help us Live Happier.
And with that I am heading out in to the frozen tundra that is my neighborhood to walk my dog. Enjoy your day!
What a marvelous reminder! I have days where I try to do this, and your list prompts me to do the same. It is truly those little moments. After all, those are what our life is made of, right?
Thank you.
Thanks Lindsey! I couldn't agree more–I think we sometimes get so caught up in the big things we miss the little moments-you are absolutely right that is what life is made of!!
I agree "It's in th Little Things!"
Oh, the little things rock, don't they?! I love the visual of your cat-wrestling scene…
Thanks for the reminder to notice some little things in my life:
1. I got to Skype with my precious friend across the country – almost like sitting across from each other over coffee (almost…)
2. When I walked in the door after a crazy-long day, all three of my little girls came padding barefoot and smiling, squealing various forms of "Mama! You're home!" (aaahhh… love this…)
3. Watched a brilliant Mama entrepreneur working the room at her successful trunk show, then kneel down to draw her three little boys into her arms when they arrived to visit the show.
4. My mother-in-law did the dishes for us – yet again – while we put the girls to bed. (okay, that doesn't feel all that "little" to me.)
5. I got to glimpse one of those "knowing" looks between a couple when their kid was acting silly at the show – the kind that suggests they dig their kid and they really like each other, too.
Good little stuff for one part of one day…
Thanks Nurse Jane for the shout out
Michelle
Thank you for your marvelous sharing!! I absolutely LOVE your detailed descriptions of your little things from yesterday! Wonderful! I am always amazed at when we really pay attention to life it becomes much more rich, detailed and almost magical. Thanks for sharing!