Simple Gifts of Happiness

Recently, 

I discovered that sometimes, simple things 

can really brighten my day and lift my mood.

I have loved bunnies my entire life, 

and this time of year is like a gift from God.

Tiny bunnies everywhere, and I gain happiness for each one.  

I am lucky.

My sister has the same love for Pandas...  

Unfortunately she doesn't live in Asia, 

so she doesn't get this daily boost.

I am lucky. 

I am thankful that I can enjoy such pleasure in this little gift.

I don't question my endorphins or suffer embarrassment;

I accept each rush gratefully. 

I want to continue to recognize the many sources of happiness that surround me, 

and the people I love.  

I will strive to enjoy the life I am living right now,

instead of focusing on what I'd like to change, 

or what the future could bring.

If the natural world allows, 

I will enjoy spotting bunnies each spring and summer for the rest of my life, 

and so, I want to embrace the other daily joys that the Earth brings to me.  

So simple, so free.. 

whole and natural and good.

30 Day Challenge – Examining my Spirituality

According to many experts, it takes 21-30 days of repetition, dedication and conscious thought to begin to develop of a new habit.

In the past I have completed,

-> a Bikram Yoga 30 day challenge – I became almost addicted to the sweat, struggle and body transformation, easily leaning out my frame 20 pounds while toning up leg muscles…

-> a solid month of dedicated piano practice – the final weeks before an examination, I would spend hours working to improve my emotional and technical performance…

-> Over the past few summers I have completed summer courses toward my degree.  I am shocked each June when the professor fits a 4-month curriculum into a 4-week intense schedule.  I am also shocked each July when I notice my GPA is significantly higher than throughout the fall term...

But I have never strived to complete a 
30 day mindfulness meditation challenge.  
Nor, have I contemplated my spiritual outlook as a young independent adult.  As a kid I attended United Protestant services with my family, celebrated Christmas and Easter with commercial decorations and only said ‘Grace’ around my Grandparents.  Church was always more of a social commitment and I have never read from the Bible or given time to study the other important religious documents.

I have so many questions about the human mind, the physical world, our earths systems, cosmic expanses, energy transfers, multiple dimensions, 

etc. etc.

To calm my mind to better understand all things, I first want to develop a better understanding of my connection to all energies, 

I want to learn to meditate.

Starting today, I will commit to develop a practice each day. 

I may read books, seek input from others and try different strategies, but this challenge is a test of my strength and commitment..

A challenge tackled almost certainly produces happiness.
Join me?