List thirty ordinary things that make you happy!

Happiness is something that we all desire, although we don’t always find it where we might expect it.

In our society, we can be tempted to believe that happiness is found only in the ‘extraordinary’ things in life…especially in this technology & social media filled world we live in. If you constantly seek joy from the extraordinary, you miss out on the ordinary.

I challenge you to find happiness & joy in the everyday ordinary! Here are some things that make me happy!

Morning Coffee: There’s just something so nice about preparing & enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning (or tea, or any drink you enjoy.)

Reading: As I’ve shared in a previous blog post, reading quietly, especially God’s Word, can bring us so much peace & joy.

Gratitude: Thinking of things that I am grateful to God for is a great conviction that brings me happiness! It is far too easy to think of all the things that we are unsettled or upset about…and so we must cultivate the art of gratitude!

Pets: When I sit with my pet there is something very ‘grounding’ and calming about this…and when I’m calm, I’m happy!

Preparing Food: If we are mindful, cooking and preparing food can be creative, relaxing and bring us happiness. It engages all of our senses – sight, smell, sound, taste, & touch!

Sitting Outside: Sitting in my rocking chair on a sunny day, makes me happy. Basking in the warm sunshine and the calming movement of rocking = pure, simple bliss. Take off your shoes and allow your feet to touch the earth, for an extra layer of joy.

Quality Time: Spending quality time with family does not need to cost money or involve complex, fancy plans to enjoy one another!

I hope you too seek joy in the ordinary! What things make you happy?