As I drove home tonight from dinner, my mind drifted to the thought/emotion of Happiness. I drove with the windows down, enjoying the beautiful night all the while allowing my hand and arm to be raised by the air currents out of my window like a small child. It was a freeing, childlike pleasure and I was truly in the moment. Then I began to think, why do so many people choose unhappiness for their life and remain unhappy mostly until the end? Trust me, I am a real person and my days aren't always dusted with fairy glitter but I have to say that I am generally a really happy person. I take everything in stride and those who know me well know that I live a very self-examined life. : ) 

So, back to happiness. How often have you "allowed" yourself to lift above your current life and get out of the muck and mire? It may be cliche but honestly, life is too short to live it without some fairy glitter, right? In my moment of inspiration,  I took a deep breathe and started to think about what I would write tonight. How could I convey to you in a short amount of time, in the form of a blog, how to be happy, how to enjoy life? Here's what I came up with and I have to say that it works for me!

1. Be grateful
2. Stop to smell the flowers (hence take care of yourself, relax, enjoy subtle pleasures)
3. Stand on the teetering edge of life - take risks
4. Grow (if you aren't growing, you're dying .. think about it) It's true of plants, animals, YOU
5. Set goals for yourself and place your attention on your intention
6. Look at all the ways you can make your life better starting now. Here's a hint: start with you. Make a list.
7. Realize that you have the power to overcome any challenge in your life. Don't believe me? Book a free consultation. (Forgive the shameless plug. But it's true.)
8. Make time to do the things that bring your joy, peace, happiness
9. Learn to not take yourself too seriously
10. Live the life that you desire and not the one that others tell you/teach/taught you that you have to live.

I truly hope that something I gave you tonight hits home. Maybe you are stuck and need a nudge in the right direction. Maybe you, like me, momentarily get caught taking things too seriously. Maybe you read this just at the right time to start taking stock in your life and all the many God/Universe/Goddess/Spirit given reasons that you have to live to your fullest potential and to be HAPPY! Whatever your reasons for finding this article, I encourage you to start enjoying life!

My best wishes to you!

Good night,

Faith