Ever meet those people who have a radiating grin on their face, every single time you see them? No matter what curve ball is thrown their way, they always seem to have a positive outlook on life. You sit there and think I wish I was that genuinely happy all of the time. True bliss is many times made overly complicated. You don't need extravagance to achieve perfect joy in life; sometimes the tiniest things can make a lasting impact. The only problem with this is, people don't see these seemingly insignificant joys as anything meaningful. When you start looking at these small joys as something larger, everything will start to become utterly euphoric. Here are five simple, delightful aspects of life that can help you achieve the happiness you've been looking for.
Happiness is caring for people, the right people.
Maybe you spend a little too much time worrying about yourself and not enough for those around you. Maybe you sacrifice your well-being and value to make sure those you cherish are receiving your attention and affection. When you find those perfect people in your life that strike the right balance between giving you your independence as well as being a shoulder to lean on, never let them go. Finding people who genuinely care about your well-being, and not when it's convenient for them, is such a breath of fresh air.
Happiness is the first warm day of the year, the feeling of hair touching your shoulders and the smell of sunblock.
The first warm day of the year after hibernating through the tundra-like months gives me such a natural high, something I'm so addicted to, the only thing that gets me through the months. I swear it makes people nicer, classes more bearable and moods brighter. As it gets warmer out, you slip on a sleeveless shirt and let your hair fall over your shoulders and lightly graze your shoulder blades. I couldn't tell you why, but this feeling is so comforting. You crack open a bottle of sunblock and the smell reminds you of summer bliss.
Happiness is blaring your favorite song on a Friday.
A weight is lifted off of your shoulders after a week of responsibilities and you plug in your speakers, raise the volume to its max and just, be. Music always had this way of making me feel things nothing else could ever compare to, pure happiness being one of them. Music helps you celebrate when things are amazing, sulk when things are poor and, altogether, allows you to express the emotions that would be otherwise stuck inside. Exposing these emotions will give relief, supporting the happiness that will shine through.
Happiness is a baby's giggle and a grandparent's laugh.
The shriek that comes from an innocent, bubbly, wide-eyed mini- human can make even the most passive and stoic person crack a grin. Their laugh is filled with absolute glee and you wonder how something could be so pure and innocent. Making your grandparents laugh is a feeling not many people truly consider. It's not just simply the laugh that makes such an impression, it is more than that. It is the thing that breaks down the age barrier; the thing that connects people who have lived completely different lives. You feel this connection with someone who you've admired and loved but haven't necessarily seen eye-to-eye with many things. Seeing that genuine grin gradually consume his/her face gives you a sense of relief and absolute happiness.
Happiness is a fresh cup of coffee
Whether it's hot to start the day off right or iced to jump start your lagging body at 2 p.m., the dark, earthy aroma of the addictive drink presents happiness in liquid form. This cozy beverage gives those who drink it a new sense of well-being and content that could never be achieved without this magical liquid.
Genuine happiness can manifest itself in so many inconspicuous aspects of your life, most of the time it's right in front of your face.
