Little Happinesses

There’s an interesting dichotomy that the word “happiness” suggests. When we think of things that would make us happy, we most often think of “big” things—winning the lottery, a bigger house, a new car . . .

But really, I think it’s the little things that make us truly happy.

For me it’s the way the sun shines golden through the curtains in the morning, the way the dog wags his tail in a great big circle when he’s happy, flowers blooming all over Emeryville these sumer days, a sweet smile that someone I’d never seen before, and may never see again, gave me as I crossed a busy street yesterday, the sound of a dear friend’s voice on the phone calling just to stay in touch, a cupcake on a pretty plate. And yes, clasping a piece of lovely jewelry around my neck before I go out to face the day.

Colette once said, “Be happy, it’s one way of being wise.” May you be refreshed and renewed by little happinesses in your life!