I have been pondering the subject of happiness. Sometimes it completely eludes me. Often I feel like Elizabeth Bennet: "The more I see of the world, the more I am dissatisfied with it." It made me wonder, how do people maintain happiness when the world around them is immoral and seems, well, a bit hopeless.
Well I guess 'maintain' might not be the right word. A person cannot be continuously happy. There has to be some sadness and some vexations in life that alter a person's happiness level. I just notice that I allow a lot of things to vex me. I seem to be irritated and angry more than sad or depressed. I think I will make a list of things that upset me and try to avoid those. And make a separate list of things that make me happy and take more time doing those. Seems like a pretty simple solution!
I shall make a challenge of it!
The 30 Day Happiness Challenge
*Everyday take at least 3 photos of things that make you happy.
Day 1:
Wildflowers! I love spring in Texas. Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrushes, Buttercups...they spring up everywhere and are so pretty.
This rooster...he sits in the backyard and well, just look at him! He is awesome! A bit stern and his feet are a curious green color, but something about him is total happiness.
Sunshine peeking through the tree with a gorgeous blue sky background. What's not to love about that?
Wow, I've already discovered 3 things that make me happy by 10 a.m. Perhaps, this will be easier than I thought. I am eager to determine if searching for things that make me happy will actually divert my emotions and bring me to a happier state...