What makes you happy?

[VictorianCat]

Pretty straight forward question :)

[alcyone]

MY GIRLFRIEND! Xoxo

Creating and having my very own life.

Being free to have this life as my own, create it and own it in my self. :)

[Tobi]

Oh goodness....so many things!

Reading inspiring posts, here and in other places. Seeing that there is so much kindness and compassion from many, to balance the harsh things in the world.
Eating my dinner in the evening, walking in my favourite woods..... seeing a Jackdaw walking outside my window when I have just woken up, then look up at me and tip his head on one side....and I am suddenly vibrantly aware that I am surrounded by living intriguing characters; the birds, who pass by us every day and only sometimes we notice them.
When the stove lights easily....
When a dear one greets me from Spirit, filled with undying Love.
Being able to walk, and eat, and sleep, and breathe, and even run -at my age.
When the sun teases you, just behind a cloud, then suddenly breaks through and floods you with yellow light, then disappears again.
Nice dreams.
Starry skies.
Frosty mornings with blue skies.....but even moreso -snowy mornings with blue skies, or even snowy mornings with just snow.
Utter quietness....and on the other hand, that late show on Classic FM called smooth classics (lovely!)
Having a great book to read.
When a mean dog gives me a lick and a wag after weeks of working with her.
Somebody I know saying they now have the all-clear from a cancer scare.
etc....etc....

[H:O:R:A:C:E]

that was a moving post Tobi.
you lost me at the frosty mornings part though,
i crave warmth.
:wink:

[Clover]

Oh goodness....so many things!

Reading inspiring posts, here and in other places. Seeing that there is so much kindness and compassion from many, to balance the harsh things in the world.
Eating my dinner in the evening, walking in my favourite woods..... seeing a Jackdaw walking outside my window when I have just woken up, then look up at me and tip his head on one side....and I am suddenly vibrantly aware that I am surrounded by living intriguing characters; the birds, who pass by us every day and only sometimes we notice them.
When the stove lights easily....
When a dear one greets me from Spirit, filled with undying Love.
Being able to walk, and eat, and sleep, and breathe, and even run -at my age.
When the sun teases you, just behind a cloud, then suddenly breaks through and floods you with yellow light, then disappears again.
Nice dreams.
Starry skies.
Frosty mornings with blue skies.....but even moreso -snowy mornings with blue skies, or even snowy mornings with just snow.
Utter quietness....and on the other hand, that late show on Classic FM called smooth classics (lovely!)
Having a great book to read.
When a mean dog gives me a lick and a wag after weeks of working with her.
Somebody I know saying they now have the all-clear from a cancer scare.
etc....etc.... Lovely list.http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/sakuramota/Emoticons/fistbump.gif
I gotta a few things here and there myself.. :smile:

[Ilovecats]

It makes me happy to be here. To experience life and love. It makes me happy that I am healthy, vital, vibrant and alive. I am enthusiastic about life.

It makes me happy that I know deep inside that all is well. That I am loved, appreciated. It makes me happy that I feel so free and calm. I am confident about myself and my life.

It makes me happy that I don't have fears about the future. I just feel that everything will turn out well and that faith really gives me ability to enjoy moment by moment. My faith in goodness and love makes me happy. I just love being here.

I find happiness in all things. Like petting my cat and listening how he purrs. I am happy that today was a beautiful sunny day. That I enjoyed this day with people I love.

I am happy that I am able to do what I love. And that I learned to focus mainly on positive things in my life. Happiness is fun :D

[ocean breeze]

My thoughts: dreaming about the future and making my dreams into reality, thinking about my past and reflecting back at what i'm capable of.
Cooking a good meal then eating it.
That feeling of aliveness especially when pursuing a passion.
Running outdoors.
Martial Arts training and pushing my body beyond its normal limits.
Nature Hikes.
Exploring and traveling to new places.
Laughter.
The way the sky changes colors before and after a sunset.

[Imzadi]

God in all Its infinite names. :)

And dancing ballet is one of the ways I express that Joy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OR-n3Rg6E8

[jimrich]

I do! It's only a choice. :hug3:

[WabiSabi]

I am a whitewater kayaker, and I couldn't imagine my life without it. I am extremely passionate about it.

Here is what I do in my free time: https://youtu.be/7TOHRujQxu8

[SaraTherase]

Unconditional love, anything that moves me or titillates my senses.

[Shivani Devi]

Yes...unconditional love, God, ...life, the universe and everything..

...and that moment when a spiritual aspirant has almost reached their peak state and needs just a little help getting over the final hurdle and my words and love just gives them that little boost or push they need to make it all the way there.

When I feel somebody else's energies rise up to meet mine, it makes me break down in tears and jump around ecstatically at the same time...weird feels them ones...

[Requiem]

My dog, laughing with others, discovering things out in nature, cooking, reading about things I'm interested in.

[Imzadi]

Being Connected To My Heart and Being in Alignment with Nature :)

[sweetrainbowfire]

My daughter's laughter
My dog's exuberance
Walking in the woods
Rain on my skin
Clean, fresh air
A healthy, yummy dessert like vanilla pudding
Helping people
Chatting with my best friend
Practising yoga
Being next to the ocean
Swinging in a swing
Feeling loved by my partner

[Dan_SF]

Knowing that God is God and nothing else, and that he is leading me back to him.

[lilith]

Love. Giving love. Meeting people who are open to accept it.

[Dargor]

Nothing I suppose. Here and then I have some good days, but none of them give me true happiness.

[Liliel]

Here are some things that randomly came to my mind:
- feeling relaxed and safe
- spending time with people who are close to me
- hugging
- joking and laughing with people
- helping others
- reading books
- playing computer games
- being surrounded with nature (too bad I live in a big city, good that there are parks)
- taking long walks
- animals, especially cats (I own 3 :smile: )
- traveling and watching travel channels
- staring at the mountains/sea
- drawing,coloring
- looking at old photos
- eating delicious food
- learning languages
- watching cartoons (I'm adult :biggrin: )
- cooking for someone else

And probably many more :smile:

[thebeautifulsacred]

Freedom, lightheartedness, good people.

[lamb1]

my family, I suppose I can help them and I do help my mother, and that makes me unreliable happy. If that would be truth, that I'm actually here to help her, that would be probably the most wonderful thing I can imagine right now.
thinking about my guides? makes me happy and about Home and remembering some states and having hope to come back there

[lamb1]

I also love to pain, painting makes me happy and drawing. Being among random people.

[lilith]

art. it always makes me happy. living beings can't do that, not always.

[Xanny]

My cats <3
Cats in general <3
Listening to music
Discovering new music
Playing some instruments
Eating something delicious
Cooking
Baking
Spicy food!
Bad jokes
Funny people
Funny situations
My brothers dog <3 Even when he's naughty
Nice people
Sleeping in
Dreams
Stars
Squirrels especially with their twitchy tails (sadly, I can only admire them through youtube videos)
Making someone smile
Things that smell good
9-10am when the morning rush hours are over and the day seems calm
The sound of wind blowing through leaves
Deserted places
Suffering through a long hike for the view at the end of it
Long drives
Deep conversations
Milk tea
When I think I ate all the fries but actually there is still one (or a couple) hiding at the bottom of my take out bag
A really cold cola when I'm super thirsty and it's super hot
Freshly baked Spanish rolls, dang.
A good book
Free trials (if I remember to cancel them before they charge me for the subscription service)
Good company
Cheesy/non cheesy 80's music (and the music videos that go along with them)
Peace and quiet
Wrapping presents
Christmas lights are very nice
When summer is over and fall is here
Secretly watching the rat my grandma hates stealing food from the birds at her house hahahahaha (it's so cute :I)
Little gecko chirps
When a peacock honks (majestic creatures)
When I'm jogging/walking and dogs bark at me (I like to think they're actually cheering me on)
My cousin's infant son especially when he waves back at me ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
When the people around me are happy

There are just tons and tons of things/people/situations etc. that make me happy! :)

[jojobean]

what really makes me happy is watching my pets do their thing when they don't know they are being watched.
they are such beautiful creatures and my heart melts that they live with me and they seem happy and content with both themselves, each other and myself & husband. they know they are loved and they love us too

[seedoflight]

French Fries :blob3:
What can I say, its the little things that bring me joy!

[NurtureInNature84]

Hiking and the payoff at the end, of a beautiful waterfall or lake
My boyfriend
My parents
Discovering my spiritual side
Crystals
Mexican Food
Swimming
Yellowstone National Park
Wolves, Foxes, Coyotes
Wine and cheese nights
Being a wildlife Photographer
Camping in the mountains and standing outside at night and seeing every star
Hearing coyotes howling in the middle of the night
The smell of tree sap, collecting it and using it as incense

[LKBern]

Trees :)
Trees/living plants are my happy place, particularly green lush forests. I love the smell of ferns in the mud, decaying pine needles, moss. If its in the forest I love it. Also happy movies that help me tap into my happy place, for some reason the lion the witch and the wardrobe has always been one of them, and Imogen heaps beautiful amazing music. A million other things make me happy however, those things are a straight line to my happy place. experiencing them allows me to tap into my self and my happy place instantaneously.

[dream jo]

bean on hear or sitsts lk thes maks me feal it hom it duz iv gitft i hav wish 1 day ill be alod 2 usee it lk wen i do my art it maks me happy esply watr colr pnts or postr 1s or acrills not a fan on olpanitisn im not but dnt md verin othr pepel ols panits sum of it can look so real

[Kine Lea]

:glasses6::happy7: :glasses7::wav::glasses7:

mmm...popcorn. And emoticons.

[light-seer]

The sun. Light in general. Listening to music. And hugs :)

[figaromelting]

I second that aswell as fresh air, seeing the sun reflect on water and helping people to overcome their challenges

[Cookie_Crumbs]

I love the sun... but I only like a nice, wet rain during the summer! Very soothing

[boshy b. good]

lay low just off-beat reecesing dd-tv makes me fill-up aliked drink. just positive sorted

[ ok youre fine all the way ]

i like wishmaker stuff too & resolution stuff

[lemongrass_]

One of the things that make me happy is being at home in bed on a cool rainy day/night... reading or watching if not sleeping.

[shoni7510]

Listening to music

[Positive Soul]

All those small things that matter in our life :)

A smile on my family's face seeing my success.
A smile on my colleague's face when i help them.
A smile on my nice face when i meet her after a long time.

I believe Happiness dwells inside us we just have to find it

[Dude]

Wowzer so much around us to bring us happiness, would be impossible to list them all

Seeing people happy/laughing
Weather- mostly the sun but also snow, strong wind, heavy rain if I'm inside or already wet through
Thunder and lightening
Places full of nature, parks, woods, beaches etc
Clocks going back and having an extra hour in bed!
Having my hair cut before I have seen what they did to it!
Sounds and music
Some smells, cut grass, a nice perfume/aftershave, certain flowers
Seeing people do nice things for others
Rainbows
Nice food
Tequila!
Seeing a random balloon float across the sky
A clear starry sky at night... in fact a lot of sky's, clear clue, really moody dark skies before a storm..
Feeling sounds like at the cinema, thunder, feeling the sun warm your skin, cats fur brushing past skin
Birds singing
Waking up thinking it's time to get up and realising you still have hours left
Most animals
Daffodils
The postman when I have ordered new crystals
A cup of tea when it's just right!
Fireworks
A good book or film
Not the most gross thing I could put but, peeling off a big bit of skin after sunburn (sorry)
Water, a good shower or bath, swimming in a warm pool
Getting in bed with fresh bedding
Fires with a good crackle
Hearing mopeds in summer (reminds me of holidays)
Comfortable silences
Sunsets and sunrises
Daydreaming
A good meditation

[Lucky 1]

Wowzer so much around us to bring us happiness, would be impossible to list them all

Seeing people happy/laughing
Weather- mostly the sun but also snow, strong wind, heavy rain if I'm inside or already wet through
Thunder and lightening
Places full of nature, parks, woods, beaches etc
Clocks going back and having an extra hour in bed!
Having my hair cut before I have seen what they did to it!
Sounds and music
Some smells, cut grass, a nice perfume/aftershave, certain flowers
Seeing people do nice things for others
Rainbows
Nice food
Tequila!
Seeing a random balloon float across the sky
A clear starry sky at night... in fact a lot of sky's, clear clue, really moody dark skies before a storm..
Feeling sounds like at the cinema, thunder, feeling the sun warm your skin, cats fur brushing past skin
Birds singing
Waking up thinking it's time to get up and realising you still have hours left
Most animals
Daffodils
The postman when I have ordered new crystals
A cup of tea when it's just right!
Fireworks
A good book or film
Not the most gross thing I could put but, peeling off a big bit of skin after sunburn (sorry)
Water, a good shower or bath, swimming in a warm pool
Getting in bed with fresh bedding
Fires with a good crackle
Hearing mopeds in summer (reminds me of holidays)
Comfortable silences
Sunsets and sunrises
Daydreaming
A good meditation


Me too to all of that!!!! That's a great list!!!.....to that I'll add cuddling with my wife!

[Dude]

Lucky one thank you. I was tempted to edit mine and add cuddles with Luckys wife but I didn't want to cause offence lol

[Lucky 1]

Lucky one thank you. I was tempted to edit mine and add cuddles with Luckys wife but I didn't want to cause offence lol

LOL! No problem! ......what can I say? My wife is veerrrry cuddly!

[Rayen]

I'm going with a clichée answer here: Being. Being makes me happy.

[Dargor]

Metal.

Nothing much else.

[boshy b. good]

does get punished from ( actualed ) people go on be kind ( made me up for sure, that's nice )

[Tobi]

Mine....

Snow. No matter what kind of snow. I just love it and always did.
Coming inside to a log fire & a hot dinner after SNOW!
Food, generally.
Dogs.
Blue skies.
That sparkly rain you get sometimes in Spring when it's sunny and pouring with rain at the same time.
Chocolate things....cake, rabbits, blocks, Father Christmasses, eggs....I don't care what so long as it's made of chocolate.
Music. Mostly classical. Used to like Wagner but am getting more sentimental nowadays.
Making sudden friends with an enemy who hates your guts, and whom you've had for 20 years! haha...especially sharing chocolate cake with that person, which is what happened to me last Friday!
Sleep.
Nice dreams.
Watching a cat be happy with my visits twice a day and loving the 'golf balls and cardboard tunnels' game. Learning to be a little bit more of a cat person that I ever was before.
When people tell me they've suddenly recovered from illness.
Being in the woods, Spring, Summer. Autumn, Winter.
Being in the woods cutting logs.
Early morning or late evening when it's a hot midsummer day.
Mist.
Finding fruit (plums, damsons, apples, pears) on trees.
Bitter cold nights when there are more stars than you can count.
Moonlight.
Spirit visit from a loved one.
A beer before dinner, and my morning coffee.
A hot bath when I ache.
The smell of Frankincense and pine resin.

[Lucky 1]

Mine....

Snow. No matter what kind of snow. I just love it and always did.
Coming inside to a log fire & a hot dinner after SNOW!
Food, generally.
Dogs.
Blue skies.
That sparkly rain you get sometimes in Spring when it's sunny and pouring with rain at the same time.
Chocolate things....cake, rabbits, blocks, Father Christmasses, eggs....I don't care what so long as it's made of chocolate.
Music. Mostly classical. Used to like Wagner but am getting more sentimental nowadays.
Making sudden friends with an enemy who hates your guts, and whom you've had for 20 years! haha...especially sharing chocolate cake with that person, which is what happened to me last Friday!
Sleep.
Nice dreams.
Watching a cat be happy with my visits twice a day and loving the 'golf balls and cardboard tunnels' game. Learning to be a little bit more of a cat person that I ever was before.
When people tell me they've suddenly recovered from illness.
Being in the woods, Spring, Summer. Autumn, Winter.
Being in the woods cutting logs.
Early morning or late evening when it's a hot midsummer day.
Mist.
Finding fruit (plums, damsons, apples, pears) on trees.
Bitter cold nights when there are more stars than you can count.
Moonlight.
Spirit visit from a loved one.
A beer before dinner, and my morning coffee.
A hot bath when I ache.
The smell of Frankincense and pine resin.


Mmmmm....you said coffee!!!!!
I gotta admit that my morning coffee is a big part of me getting going in the morning!.....err....afternoon sometimes too!
I love coffee!!!!!

[Honza]

playing wargames.

[rosiegirl]

Wind, but not too much
A really good movie
Being creative
Having good conversations
Dogs/cats
Being out and about

[Golden Eagle]

Sincere Open Hearts ~

[StrandedSnowMonkey]

... the sound of sparrows :)

[Lucky 1]

Fresh caught fish on the grill!!!!

[Nowayout]

I am happy when I'm sleeping.

[StrandedSnowMonkey]

... chocolate! And then once I ate the whole bar, green tea :D

[Nowayout]

I'm happy when I'm riding my bicycle... down some quite path and I have all day off.:biggrin:

[Aquamarine]

watermelon and mangos :)

[Jude96]

I feel so at peace when I'm playing my guitar - both at home and in front of a crowd... the vibes are a little different, but both equally peaceful in their own right, at least for me...

[ambiebambie]

Being in nature...seeing people smile...see my son smile...laughter

[boshy b. good]

making out with myself at peace fortifies my shell. food and drink taste better each time per pre-fix .

[Panda]

I love making things. I taught myself to crochet and sew. I've mostly made dresses with my sewing machine so far, and I'm always up for a new creative challenge.

I also love to cook and create something potentially delicious.

Oh, and pandas make me happy too. They're such clumsy adorable creatures.

[Brucely]

Making people laugh

[jojobean]

watching the antics of my cat and my dog interact and also separately, when they don't know that I'm looking.

they are so much fun, such loving, affectionate animals. they are more human than animal at this point. they understand so much of what I say to them. they both answer me too when I call them or talk to them... it's hilarious and also awesome.

[jenriggs]

Animals, nature, stars, sunsets, quiet, solidarity.

[jenriggs]

Oh goodness....so many things!

Reading inspiring posts, here and in other places. Seeing that there is so much kindness and compassion from many, to balance the harsh things in the world.
Eating my dinner in the evening, walking in my favourite woods..... seeing a Jackdaw walking outside my window when I have just woken up, then look up at me and tip his head on one side....and I am suddenly vibrantly aware that I am surrounded by living intriguing characters; the birds, who pass by us every day and only sometimes we notice them.
When the stove lights easily....
When a dear one greets me from Spirit, filled with undying Love.
Being able to walk, and eat, and sleep, and breathe, and even run -at my age.
When the sun teases you, just behind a cloud, then suddenly breaks through and floods you with yellow light, then disappears again.
Nice dreams.
Starry skies.
Frosty mornings with blue skies.....but even moreso -snowy mornings with blue skies, or even snowy mornings with just snow.
Utter quietness....and on the other hand, that late show on Classic FM called smooth classics (lovely!)
Having a great book to read.
When a mean dog gives me a lick and a wag after weeks of working with her.
Somebody I know saying they now have the all-clear from a cancer scare.
etc....etc....

I think I just found my long-lost twin! (Even though I already have one, lol)

[Makoiyi]

Something simple that makes me feel not just happy but honoured and very lucky happens every night when I go to bed.

I turn off the lights and settle down in bed to go to sleep, and about 5 minutes after the lights go out a voice calls out through the darkness "Nite Nite!"

That doesn't sound very exciting I know except that the owner of this voice is a Raven and its something no one has ever taught him to say. He came about it of his own choice. I wish all th animals and birds here good nite when I check them each before I turn the lights out of where they are but thats a good hour before I go to bed.

The Ravens are rehab birds who can't ever be released so I'm licenced to keep them for their life time and they stay at night in my art studio so can see when I turn off my light.

It made me jump the first time I heard it but now I just love it and think how lucky, honoured and happy I am to have a Raven wish me "Nite Nite" every night.

[Lepus]

Hello Makoiyi,

Something simple that makes me feel not just happy but honoured and very lucky happens every night when I go to bed.

I turn off the lights and settle down in bed to go to sleep, and about 5 minutes after the lights go out a voice calls out through the darkness "Nite Nite!"

That doesn't sound very exciting I know except that the owner of this voice is a Raven and its something no one has ever taught him to say. He came about it of his own choice. I wish all th animals and birds here good nite when I check them each before I turn the lights out of where they are but thats a good hour before I go to bed.

The Ravens are rehab birds who can't ever be released so I'm licenced to keep them for their life time and they stay at night in my art studio so can see when I turn off my light.

It made me jump the first time I heard it but now I just love it and think how lucky, honoured and happy I am to have a Raven wish me "Nite Nite" every night.

Awesome! Ravens are able to mimic sounds they hear which makes them one of the many intelligent animals out there!

Ravens can talk! (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AfsnHVaScjg)

Lepus

[Busby]

It's not my intention to dampen anyone's spirits or to remove any sort of happiness so just continue as you all are.

BUT just allow me to say that I am the happiest man in the world.

Sorry, there's not much that can be done about it, or maybe there could be a competition for second place.



Once I've gone,

the vacancy will be open.

[dream jo]

bean hear
my cats
my art
takin fottos
try potry i thtt i cud not do it but i tryd
tryn thng i tht i cud not do

[Clover]

Snow ... it will be my second year missing out. Snow always makes the holidays feel extra special, and I do miss it .... sometimes..


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[Nature Grows]

Being in the wild, outdoors in nature, in the wilderness just relaxing or exploring.

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Also under the stars at night is awesome.

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[AmberLarson]

Everything, indeed. Mostly some occasionally things like the smile of the stranger, the cute dog of the neighbour, the bright colors near my favorite cafe etc. :)

[Shivani Devi]

Watching the blue wrens nestle and perch upon my Murraya tree.
An ice-cold watermelon juice on a stinking hot day.
Playing my tabla to an upbeat devotional kirtan until I become lost in it.
Seeing a beautiful 12mth old baby smile at me...the mother says "wave to the nice lady" and the baby blushes, waves slightly before burying their head in the mother's clothes. I grin from ear to ear like a Cheshire cat.
Going into a pet shop to play with the puppies and kittens...or I'm like a big kid whenever the 'baby animal farm' takes centre stage at the shopping mall...meanwhile my mum goes "no you don't...don't be silly...oh gawd, yes you're going to, aren't you?" and I go 'yup...you know it'.
Feeling the love from God and expressing it in return.

[fredg61]

My morning Coffee!

[Shinsoo]

A full night's sleep without any nightmares or weird dreams. Also, my wonderfully soft mattress.

[Ankhesenamun]

I would be happy if I could just have a normal life, free of constant abuse and attacks, false allegations and me constantly having to consider where I can go at what time to minimize the risk of more attacks, free of being stalked, harassed, threatened, screamed at.

I would be happy if people that I have to interact with would respect me as a normal human being instead of treating me with contempt and then spreading malicious lies about me.

Just a normal life, that's what would make me happy. Sadly this is something I have never had.

[Ahriman]

Getting a hair cut or a massage usually makes me happy.

[Ariaecheflame]

Sunflowers

[LoveAllBeings]

Nothing. Sometimes I just be happy for no reason at all though.

[LoveAllBeings]

I would be happy if I could just have a normal life, free of constant abuse and attacks, false allegations and me constantly having to consider where I can go at what time to minimize the risk of more attacks, free of being stalked, harassed, threatened, screamed at.

I would be happy if people that I have to interact with would respect me as a normal human being instead of treating me with contempt and then spreading malicious lies about me.

Just a normal life, that's what would make me happy. Sadly this is something I have never had.

Its an illusion, you don't need any of that to be happy. None of those things have the power to deprive you of happiness unless you give them the power. It sounds like you have things pretty rough, I got dealt a hardcore hand of ****ed up too, you can use it all as a tool to liberate your consciousness. The way I do it is anchor myself in my body and let it all pass through me. Self inquiry practice, it becomes second nature. I recommend listening to Anthony de Mello audiobooks on youtube, this really helped me profoundly. A "normal" life isn't something you need to be happy. In this world its pretty normal to be miserable. You see people with what look like really good lives on the outside, but they are not happy. Then there's people with what look like really harsh and hard lives and they are happy on the inside. Things aren't what they seem on the surface. That Hindu sacred text the Bhagavagita, its set on a battlefield in the middle of a war. You might like this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS9V_A_0eQk

[Anala]

Today was saw an egret on our walk. And one of the horses stared me down for a hug. It was a beautiful morning!

[Anala]

The color of green so bright it hurts my eyes just beginning to peek out from the brown of winter. :D

[Unseeking Seeker]

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[dfnj2019]

Pretty straight forward question :)

My experience has been my own happiness comes from helping other people achieve happiness.

The same thing is true with enthusiasm and salvation.

I think what is important for happiness is not to judge God for creating humanity with so many imperfections. I think what is important to finding happiness is not judging other people because they have imperfections. No matter how bad someone behaves, I think it is important to hold the expectation they will behave better in the future. And regardless of how evil people may be, I think it is important to treat everyone we meet as the most sacred object on Earth regardless of how some people may test our faith.

So ultimately, the way to get what you want is to want what you have.

Once you stop judging people and God, you become open to receiving all of God's blessings flowing all around us. When you judge other people, you are blind or incapable of seeing the best in other people. When you dwell on all that is bad in the world you will not experience happiness coming from all of God's blessings.

[Kiyae]

Enjoying a relaxing morning with my cats.
Having my slider open to get fresh air.
Drinking coffee in the mornings.
Petting and cuddling with my cats.
Receiving texts from family and friends.
Reading a book in bed with my cats around me.
Playing my online games.
Eating hamburgers.

These are just a few things...

[hazada guess]

Happiness............Something we're all striving for.

[BigJohn]

What makes you happy?

Seeing others that are happy.

[blackraven]

Sometimes it's a matter of just turning the TV off and sitting in silence so I can hear my thoughts or notice the ticking of the clock on the wall.

[Mr_Determined]

Happy and free to be an authentic realist.

I don't socialize much which doesn't mean I'm anti-social, I just have a zero tolerance for drama and fake people! :smile:

[curious66]

The chance to be at peace with nature.

[hazada guess]

When everything in my life is going to plan.(I'm Happy at the moment).

[symmetricalsnowflake11]

Well this is a bit hard to answer but when I’m going through a tough time, emails and twitter accounts I follow that give me tips and encouragement to brighten up my day really helps. Also my gardening, and creativity. I love to paint but it’s hard to find the motivation sometimes!

[SikuX]

Seeing others that are happy.

Likewise.

Do unto others. :)

[Ciona]

Sex, usually.

[Ariaecheflame]

Just to carry on with the Primal tone on from sex to bodily functions.

A JUICY STEAK when I'm premenstrual..seriously, don't get in the way of my steak pre - bleed peoplezz... It's a primal need!! If you touch the steak, I will eat you instead. (EVIL LAUGH)

And yes... Everybody on this public forum and the world at large absolutely did need that information about me. :tongue: it's about time the world knew.

[hallow]

8am Sunday, 8:30am Monday thru Wednesday. That makes me happy ����

[BigJohn]

8am Sunday, 8:30am Monday thru Wednesday. That makes me happy ����

You get to go home?

[hallow]

You get to go home? hahaha, yes!!

[Busby]

That my mother didn't abort me in 1938 when she went through what must have been hell at that time as children outside marriage were considered, especially by all those worthwhile Christians, to be *******s in the full sense and unmarried mothers people of low morals if not prostitutes.

Thanks mum for the super life, I do hope I get the chance to tell you this one day.

Edit: The stars aren't mine. That word is a perfectly valid word but obviously rubs up some people who are very comfortable in their little goodie, goodie worlds

[BigJohn]

That my mother didn't abort me in 1938 when she went through what must have been hell at that time as children outside marriage were considered, especially by all those worthwhile Christians, to be *******s in the full sense and unmarried mothers people of low morals if not prostitutes.

Thanks mum for the super life, I do hope I get the chance to tell you this one day.

Edit: The stars aren't mine. That word is a perfectly valid word but obviously rubs up some people who are very comfortable in their little goodie, goodie worlds
In my opinion, I think your mum did a very good job. Bless her sweet soul.

As for telling your mother........ you already did.

[ImthatIm]

Springtime.
It seems to fill me with new possibilities of growth.

[Anala]

Playing in the garden and finding itty bitty green leaves! Hope! :biggrin:

[Enchanted_DreamFaerie]

I love helping out my Mom any chance I can. It always makes me feel better, in the end, to see her happy. It truly makes me happy.

[Please Leave Me]

being left alone oh my god is the best thing in world !
would be extremely happy in some cave or island away from all people
however am not getting that anytime soon if ever

[BigJohn]

I like chatting with some of my friends everyday.

....... and drinking coffee.

[Gender Phoenix]

Video Games
Coffee
A walk through a graveyard at night, I find it soothing.

Spending time with my friends or chatting with online friends.

[PureDevotionGirl]

Pretty straight forward question :)

Discovering new music thats pleasing to my ears makes me happy :-)
When I hear a new song I like, it hits me in a certain way. My eyes open wide and I have to pay attention. I like songs that demand my full attention from the attitude in their composition.

[The_Klabautermann]

"I love it when a plan comes together." (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_%22Hannibal%22_Smith)

[Spinfusor]

Seeing people smile.

[Ciona]

Seeing people leave.

[Native spirit]

Mine is easy Helping others get to their full potential


Namaste

[hazada guess]

What makes you happy?...................

When everything goes to plan.

[Elfin]

Seeing others happy makes me happy because I can't cope with seeing others sad...

[ImthatIm]

The surprises in Life, those happiness-es yet undiscovered.
It may be the smallest of experiences.Usually a new type relationship
with Life, be it Rock, Plant, Animal a good Fire, People, Oh there are way too many to list.:icon_sunny:

[green1]

Self acceptance makes me most happy.

[angel-of-light]

being of service to others, but more importantly, be free!, to be wild! and love who you are for that, there is fun when others try to tame you or to control you or repress you or reject you, at times of great pain you withdraw and let all the negative energy out purifying yourself and reborn each time from the ashes,
like a phoenix,

stronger, and then those who try to do it get the full force of your powers, and then you celebrate your freedom to roam freely and do as you wish and give no one reasons or excuses with no held belief or perspective no good or bad to be liberated and follow your heart free to expand yourself to the endless the infinite and feel the cosmo be everywhere and nowhere.

[lostsoul13]

My twin flame that we are one! As I am!....

[Deidre]

When I wake up early to pray and see the sun rise and the animals, insects, and knowing all of creation waking up (well, in my timezone lol) There’s a mist that comes off the lake in my backyard and I feel like time has frozen for a few moments. It’s pure bliss.

[RedEmbers]

When I went to New Zealand I saw an excessively large number of cats and rainbows.

Today, my childhood best friend and I reconnected. I feel sooooo happy. He's fantastic, I just adore him.

[JustBe]

Breakfast makes me happy.

I love eating my morning feast. ��

[lemongrass_]

One of the things that makes me happy is seeing our cats and kittens cuddled together while sleeping.
It also makes me happy to see them playing, exploring and just thriving every single day.

[Native spirit]

Helping people and watching them achieve their goals


Namaste

[lemongrass_]

Another thing that makes me happy is seeing the view while in the car, bus, train especially the view of trees, mountains, rivers in the countryside...

[Maisy]

Nature makes me happy and some kinds of food. Beauty anywhere it is.

[Miss Hepburn]

When babies smile and giggle for no apparent reason...
and we recognize the same sparkle in each others eyes....saying Hi to each other.

[Anala]

When babies smile and giggle for no apparent reason...
and we recognize the same sparkle in each others eyes....saying Hi to each other. beautiful Miss H! I totally agree!

Today, shoveling snow makes me happy! Maybe it is the endorphins or the sparkle of the snow in the sun.

[Enchanted_DreamFaerie]

The one thing that makes me happy is working on new projects, I love arts and crafts, adult coloring, art, painting, and just working on something new. :)

[Bluto]

I make me happy.

[DesertRose]

Cats make me happy.. :D

[BigJohn]

Another thing that makes me happy is seeing the view while in the car, bus, train especially the view of trees, mountains, rivers in the countryside...

The part about trains caught my eye.
A friend of mine was telling me recently that you can catch trains that will take you all the way to Singapore. Right now, I can't take the adventure because the train stops in Moscow...... but when things settle down, I might take the venture. They claim it is the longest trip (over 11,000 miles) and lasts 21 days.

[Native spirit]

For me it is Helping people and helping them Grow that gives me great satisfaction


Namaste

[LightAngel]

My husband and other lovely creatures!


When I see people help the most vulnerable people and don't want anything in return.

When people face their own fears instead of projecting their fears onto others.

True love and true caring make me very happy.

Edit: I forgot to mention humor - I love a good sense of humor.

[FallingLeaves]

i was thinking today, I was so happy at the fact I was sad!

[sky]

i was thinking today, I was so happy at the fact I was sad!

And so you should :wink:

[Albert100]

Visiting my family and going out together, they're grown up now with their own places and live quite a distance away.
Also my 9pm large glass of whiskey or 2, I look forward to that every day !!

[Hemera]

Being out in nature.

Also writing on my blog.

[Redchic12]

When I’ve done something for someone who really needed it and watch their face light up with joy.

[dream jo]

Exercising everyday being on here makes me happy
Plus and I hope the Lord it a funeral home I help them that men at the funeral home hoping them back the cars in and out it makes me happy because I have no I'm doing a good thing
And my mediumship makes me happy especially when I give message off and slowly takes it and somebody takes it
Even though I get silly things but three things gets taken makes me happy

[JustBe]

My 20 month old grandson. I’m very privileged, being in his joyous presence.

[Princessz]

Being with my husband everyday makes me happy
Spending time in nature