Do we need something complicated or elaborate to make us happy?
Do we need something beautiful or intricate to make us happy?
Do we need something expensive or outlandish to make us happy?
No I believe that mostly the simplest of things make us happy.
A Silly Picture
This picture that I saw on Facebook one day really made me laugh out loud.
Photo Credit - Holiday Spirit |
A Funny Word that makes us Laugh
A Familiar Taste
So happy that there was one Mr Frostie ice pop left in the box because I don't like the Mrs Frosties
A Sense of Satisfaction over something we Achieve.
The highest score I have ever got for one turn in a game of Wordfeud.
I am definitely a person who likes to plan things but I have to learn to sometimes just let things happen and enjoy the moments that God gives me and not just the ones I plan.
Often I have been struck by the different things that I would chose as happy moments.
It is great to think that the majority of them do not involve spending money so who can possible claim that money brings happiness.
Often things that bring happiness are things I have made or achieved or took part in with others and memories.
It is great to think that the majority of them do not involve spending money so who can possible claim that money brings happiness.
Often things that bring happiness are things I have made or achieved or took part in with others and memories.
These things were perhaps not perfect and not the most beautiful but I learnt new skills and I am always ready to take some time to enjoy my memories.
There is the contact with friends and family that make me happy.
We were happy to have all our family together for summer holidays for the previous 3 years
Then there was that ordinary day when I was very happy to be able to embed this
Gospel Presentation Video
by Glen Scrivener
Gospel Presentation Video
by Glen Scrivener
in my blog sidebar.
This was not something that made me laugh or was cute & made me smile.
This was not something that involved my memories.
This was not something that I had accomplished.
No.
This was something that I knew would help to bring true happiness and in fact true joy to others.
What could make us happier than to know that others are happy too!
What can make others happy?
Where does our true happiness come from?
Not money and not perfection anyway!
Our true happiness is really deeper than happiness it is pure deep joy that comes from the Lord
Can you say that you are truly happy?
Do you have this joy that nothing can take away from you?
I hope you take the time to watch the short 321 video
and share it with others too.
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