HAPPINESS is not for sale

Every article, blog or newsletter I pick up seems to suggest ways we can find happiness.  Or we are asked – what makes you happy?

This seems quite odd. My brain has always suggested one does not pursue happiness.  Happiness finds you.  It finds you when you are doing something you enjoy, something you feel is worthwhile.  Or you’re doing something you don’t like – but, by golly, you’re doing it because it needed doing.

When our grandchildren were much younger, I was sharing grandmom wisdom. “Money does not make you happy” was the theme.  Three pretended to agree – one had a different opinion.  He solemnly pondered this shattering news, and said “It would make ME happy.”   He was partially right. It depends on how we use our money

Few of us wake up saying “I’m going to be happy today!”  What activates our happiness button is a friend’s unexpected call, clapping as babies move with the music, a wedding invitation … simple things that keep life on keel.

When asked what makes me happy, my response is: being alive, play time with my great grandbabies, lunch with friends, a good book . It’s a long list.   

Have you noticed? If we make room, happy moments  seem to expand.  So, grab them – and hold on. 

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