Happiness

I could not resist posting this inspiration from Deborah Hall's " A Calm Moment". It really makes you think about how important it is to be in the moment and to be happy for what we have instead of what we don't have. Most of us want more and work hard to obtain the things we think will make us happy. But if we take a moment and look around us, we'll see that we already have so much that does make us happy!


"Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you."

...Nathaniel Hawthorne



How many times have you said to yourself "I'll be happy WHEN....I get that new car, new job, new house, new relationship." Why? Why are you postponing your happiness? It is not in the future. Happiness is in the present moment.

Just go to the park and watch children play. They are living in the present moment. And, they are full of innocence, joy, playfulness, sweetness, love. Without even thinking about it!

The next time you feel guilt about being happy, or feel you don't deserve to be happy....STOP. Sit down quietly and make a good choice for yourself. It is your birthright to be happy.