So much of what we take in is about bigger, better, and more. But for some of us-small, simple, and quiet are all we need. It's okay to be happy with a calm life. Erica Layne
I have put hours of thought into what it takes to live a life of happiness. Being content is the truest measure of happiness for me. There are many things that add to the quality of my life. At the very core are these ten things (although coffee is number 11-for sure)
- Spirit-connection with the divine
- Connection with family and friends
- Health-diet, exercise, sleep
- Secure Finances
- Dogs
- Books
- Cozy organized home and beautiful garden
- Reliable vehicle
- Solitude
- Accomplishment-the need to accomplish a little something every day
Now, to live a truly engaged vital life I need the above a few additional things:
Coffee
A cozy bed (with really good sheets)
Sunlight
A daily Walk
A glass of wine
A comfortable chair
Nature-be
outside, plan hikes, garden, kayak
Beauty-home,
flowers
Music-listen
to new genres
Something
to look forward to-plan
Learning-classes,
writing class, philosophy class, religion class, pod casts, audio books adventure,
tap dance?
Travel-just a little
Good food-cook
new things
Gardening-growing
things
Contributing/
volunteer
Socialize-join a book club, go to plays and community events
Age
with grace, release what makes sense, embrace everything you can
Then, and this is what is more aspirational, is who I want to be:
Be intentional-know what my intentions are behind my actions
Be intuitive-know and follow my intuition
Be Creative-paint, writing, blog, crochet, pine needle baskets
Be
kind to myself and others, non-judgmental
Be
fully present (not numb) eating, TV, scrolling
Be
interested and engaged
Be informed-listen to the news, read social topics
Be enthusiastic
Be comfortable in my own skin-confident, accepting myself
Be
authentic
Be accepting of others-unconditional acceptance
Be optimistic
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