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It can be so easy to get caught up in
the rigors of modern life and forget that happiness does not need to come
with stipulations. Often, happiness becomes an elusive emotion and only
shows up when we have no worries to occupy our thoughts. In reality, overwhelming
joy is not the exclusive province of those with unlimited time and no
troubles to speak of. Many of the happiest people on Earth also are those
coping with the most serious challenges. They have learned to make time
for those simple yet superb pleasures that can be enjoyed quickly and
easily. Cultivating a happy heart takes no more than five minutes. The
resulting delight will be neither complex nor complicated; it will be
profound and will serve as a reminder that there is always a reason to smile.
We can create and accomplish so many
ecstasy-inducing moments in a mere five minutes. Alone, we can enjoy an
aromatic cup of our favorite tea, take a stroll through the garden we
have created, write about the day's events in a journal, doodle
while daydreaming, or breathe deeply while we listen to the silence
around us. In the company of a good friend or treasured relative, we can
share a few silly jokes, enjoy a waltz around the room, play a fast-paced
hand of cards, or reconnect through lighthearted conversation. The key is
to first identify what makes us dizzyingly happy. If we do only what
brings us contentment, our five minutes will not be particularly
satisfying. When we allow ourselves the freedom to do whatever brings us
pleasure, five minutes out of 16 wakeful hours can brighten our lives
immeasurably.
It is often when we have the least free
time or energy to devote to joy, that we need to unwind and enjoy
ourselves the most. Making happiness a priority will help you find five
minutes every day to indulge in the things that inspire elation within
you. Eventually, your happiness breaks will become an established part of
your routine. If you start by pursuing activities you already love and
then gradually think up new and different ways to fill your daily five
minutes of happiness, you will never be without something to smile about.
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