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Life is full of little wonders that can make us happy. The sound of a baby's
laughter, a good book, the comforting smell of a favorite old sweatshirt, and
the warmth from a cup of hot tea are simple pleasures that can easily put
smiles on our faces. These "little things" are easily accessible to
us and can be sources for happiness. A key to finding them is taking the time
to put those rose-colored glasses from childhood back on so you can easily
access the joy in all the "little things" life has to offer.
Finding a puppy rummaging through the laundry basket, trying on that perfect
shade of lipstick, or discovering the extra change you left in your back
pocket can turn into moments of delight. Like kids digging in the sandbox for
buried trinkets, we may even begin to experience happiness when we engage in
the seemingly mundane. Figuring out a software program can feel like
deciphering a treasure map, and that first sip of tea in the morning can
taste like a forbidden delicacy. Swaying to music playing on the radio can
turn into an interpretive jig, riding a bike can seem like flying to the
moon, and 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, and observing an elderly couple walking hand in hand can
turn into a meditation on peace and contentment.
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.
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