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Best.Emily is not implying I am the best Emily there ever was, but is a reminder for me to work toward the best version of myself. I want to turn up the dials on happiness! appreciation! patience! energy! empathy! and goodwill!

Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts

Friday, July 1, 2011

The Good Stuff

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I love seeing people do little playful things...
a parked taxi driver jumping up from the sidewalk to reach the 
tree branches,
a middle aged man walking with his cat to the park and indulging kitty's curiosities,
young kids turning any simple act into an exciting game 
to pass the time..

I myself act out sounds while I drive or run, 
and while it sometimes upsets my pacing,
I find it so fun to jog and punch the air
or really do go get my go-go-go-go-go-go-go-go-go-go gadget flow...

The other day my friend asked me what my biggest pet peeve was,
something that I absolutely can not tolerate-
and I was a little surprised to draw a blank.

There are things that bother me, 
but nothing that makes me leave a room-
instead, all I could think of 
was all the little quirks that make me smile.

And catching people be silly is one of my favourites.

Friday, May 27, 2011

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.