Learning Happiness

“Be happy for no reason, like a child.”
~ Deepak Chopra

Can you think of reasons to be happy today? Here are 50:

1. You’re alive
2. Somebody loves you
3. You can read
4. You have enough to eat
5. You have safe, pure, drinking water
6. You have a roof over your head
7. You have experienced the kindness of strangers
8. There is more to learn
9. There is more to do
10. You’ve made a difference in the life of at least one person
11. You have a dream
12. Hugs and kisses
13. Sunshine
14. Learning from others
15. Learning from your mistakes
16. You have at least one friend
17. There are many more friends you haven’t met yet
18. The internet puts the world at your fingertips
19. The power of imagination
20. The hope of new life: babies, puppies, kittens
21. The eagerness and excitement of children
22. The wisdom of the elderly
23. The joy of memories: you can remember the happiest day you ever had
24. Clouds
25. Stars
26. You are right where you are supposed to be
27. The universe is unfolding as it should
28. Seasons
29. Music
30. Social media keeps you connected to old friends
31. You can express your opinion
32. Deep breaths
33. The aroma of good food, fresh coffee, the ocean, candles
34. The new opportunities of each new day
35. You have another chance to try again
36. Family: parents, grandparents, children, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles
37. You believe in something or someone
38. Unconditional love of children and pets
39. Flowers
40. Movies
41. Color
42. Birds
43. Butterflies
44. Taking time to play: sports, dancing, board games, swings
45. Smiles are contagious
46. Laughter
47. You have what you need for this one day
48. The inner peace of loving what is
49. Possibilities
50. The best is yet to come