Just thinking about The Happiness Project book is changing my decisions. The title of the book is consciously influencing my thoughts and actions. For example, I left sticky notes around the house before I left today for when my boyfriend, Nate, get's back from his monthly work trip to Seattle. I let him know that I cleaned the drawers in the bathroom, cleared out old clothes from the closet, and did the dishes. Ya, sort of highlighted all the good deeds I did. This may sound a little selfish and it partly was for my own praise to be perfectly honest. He would benefit from it though too. Oh, one more thing I did make him a fresh pot of coffee. All of these things did make me feel good and hopefully will bring some happiness into his life.
One thing I've noticed since my heightened awareness of happiness is that some people aren't that happy. They are just going through the motions of life or they have a pessimistic view. I want to cheer them up but sometimes it just can't be done. Sometimes I think if I were only funnier or had a good blond joke to share then I could cheer them up. I definitely need to put that on my to do list...learn more blond jokes.
Anyway, I'm feeling sort of sad today because I wish more people were happy. I think life and negative thoughts get in the way of happy thoughts and that just sucks. I have a thought that this life is for learning, fun, and love. These are the things that I would like to be able to focus on all the time. I'm looking forward to reading The Happiness Project and learning tips and tricks to be happier for myself and to be a light to other people.
Can't wait to start reading the book with you!
Charissa
Read Chapters 1 and 2 this Sunday, February 14, Valentine's Day
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