When asked the simple question, "What makes you happy?" a simple answer usually comes into play. When really taking the time to sit down and think what exactly it is that makes you happy, the answer isn't as simple as it once was. You slowly discover the long list and multitude of things that can and do make you happy. Is it your family? Your friends? A television show? A particular song? Your favorite homemade meal? Etc, etc, etc. Here is another question that you may not get asked very often.. when was the last time you made YOU happy?
Now, I've come up with this question because I've come to a point in my life when I really have been concentrating on what I want and what makes me happy. For so long I have been living under others expectations for me and the suggestions/advice of what could possibly make me happy. Not that I am not grateful for those suggestions and advice that was given, because it did help me most definitely along the way. In fact, I wouldn't be who I am today without that constant guidance. Now, I am just taking the time to just listen to my voice for a change. Still not neglecting the other voices around me though, because they are still constantly helping me along the way today. I am also discovering what truly makes me happy so that I may choose a career for my life that I will be able to say with an honest heart, "I love what I do, and it makes me happy." Truth of the matter is I know what I want to do, now it's just a matter of finding it.
With that all being said, back to the original question, "What makes me happy?" Well, a very long list of people, places, and things, make me very happy. Lately, I noticed I have neglected the little and simple happy things in life. Why? There are many excuses I can use. I'm too busy, I don't have time, I'll get to it later... I'm not saying that I am not happy, I'm very happy with my life that God has given to me, but I noticed I've neglected the little things in life that make me smile as well. So now, I have decided to go back to the basics. I've made a mental list of people, places, and things that warm my body, heart, and soul. These things make me smile and simply happy. I plan on trying to go through each one, and take the time to enjoy these simple pleasures of life. Why not? Come on, let's get happy!:)
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