By
Joan Whetzel
I found this writing prompt a while back. When I wrote it at the top of the page, I first started making a list of all kinds of “things.” But when I went back and looked at the list later, I realized it was just a list of stuff. And none of them really made me happy. They didn’t really fill my senses or touch my heart in any way. They were pleasant to be sure, but that pleasant feeling didn’t last. They were just “things” that were pleasant for the briefest of times. I re-thought my list. And here were 5 things that really made me happy. Every time I revive one of these memories, I feel their warmth all over again.
1. First day of spring or fall weather. It’s bright and sunny, with a small breeze, and the humidity is just right. One of those days when you want to spend the whole day outside. Maybe planting flowers or raking leaves, having a picnic, bike riding or walking in the park. Doesn’t matter as long as you don’t have to go inside until nightfall.
2. Driving past
wide-open field being mowed for the first time in Spring. Grass mown in the
springtime smells different than summer and fall grass. Spring grass smells
new, and fresh, and full of hope. It smells greener. It smells delicious.
3. Getting the house
to myself for the whole day. I get to do whatever I want. Don’t have to take
care of anybody, except for myself.
4. Rain at night.
Good sleeping weather.
5. Someone tells you
something unexpectedly nice about yourself. Especially when you never knew they
felt that way about you.
The best thing about these happy things is that they don’t cost anything. They’re free. What are 5 things that make you happy?
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