In a recent yoga class, my teacher spoke about paying attention to "what nourishes you"...literally and figuratively. What nourishes you as in what do you put into your body that makes you feel good or bad. What nourishes you as far as the people you surround yourself with which include friends and family. What nourishes you meaning what makes you feel good, think smart, and helps you grow into the person you would ideally like to become. Because none of us are totally evolved...ever. This dharma talk in conjunction with my "100 happy days" posts is bringing me back to my center....reminding me what is important and leaving me feeling fulfilled.
Additionally, I decided to make a list (cause I can't help but love a good list) of things that make me happy. There is really something about writing things down that makes me feel like they are possible. I am going to confess now that the one thing that I am constantly writing down on my "to do" list is to write this blog and for whatever reason I have let this fall by the wayside. So while I have been able to find my happiness each day I am also owning the fault I have in not seeing this particular challenge or happiness to its entirety. But I'm banking on the summer brining a breath of fresh air and with it windows of time to let me really focus on my writing and most importantly…being happy.
My list….just to name a few :)
- listening to music
- reading a design book/blog
- qt with Greg
- snuggles and lips kisses from my kids
- my kids
- a good talk with a friend
- a yummy iced coffee
- yoga
- organize something
- being outside
- the beach in the summer
- remembering to give back…in either a big or small way
- it's the little things that count
- my house
- family
