It Is Not That Complicated

June 8, 2022

It is not that complicated… Love + Appreciation + Gratitude = Happiness. It is the entire story. Obviously, sometimes circumstances try to interrupt our happiness. That’s life. Solve the problems and then get on with your real life. It is my belief that on regular non-catastrophic days people as a whole are not happy enough. Maybe everyone is not crying and unhappy, but most people are not happy enough. So, let us say that on a happiness scale of a 1-10 you are a 7 or an 8. In some situations that would be considered to be pretty good but let us all remember we are living in a magical world of miracles, and therefore a 7 or 8 would seem to be a little light when rating our level of happiness. Also remember that everything we have is a gift. We did not earn our way into this life; we were born into it. We came into this world with all our God given talents and all our body parts in place. At birth we were a perfect example of God’s work. Every moment of our normal life should be an extraordinary celebration of our life. Wow. What a gift. We should be dancing in the street, or at least be smiling from ear to ear. Love is what life is all about. We are loved and have always been loved. How wonderful is that? We need to appreciate the love, for it too is a gift. We do not earn love or buy love; love is a gift. Wow. Why aren’t you thinking of that as you grumble your way into a new day. You are loved. That should surely put a smile on your face. Then, appreciation. Do you appreciate the people in your life? I mean really appreciate them. Does your heart get excited whenever your loved ones or friends walk into the room? Do you appreciate everything else about your life too? Do you rejoice as you look into the mirror that you are alive? Do you appreciate everything about your life? Do you wake up thinking what a wonderful day this is going to be? Do you wake up wanting to sing as you climb out of bed? You should be feeling that way because it is all a gift. Your life is all a gift. Are you grateful for all the gifts you have been given? Do you hear your voice say thank you many times in one day? If you have all this knowledge in your heart, every day will reflect how blessed you are, and you will be happy. It is not that complicated. It just takes practice.

Granny-o