Sunrises, the first page of a new book, a fresh cup of coffee. These few things are a fraction of the little things we take for granted. Recently I've discovered I take so many things for granted and I really want to take time and appreciate the things that even give me the smallest of smiles. I never knew how many things in the world can make me happy. Before I thought happiness was nonexistent until I made the realization that happiness is in everything, everywhere.

Inspiration and happiness can be found all around you. I got the inspiration to write this article while I was sitting in the comfort of my bedroom, reading a book, during a rain storm. That made me happy and that was a little thing that I never thought could give me the joy that it did. That is such a little thing that I would normally take for granted, but I finally took the time to appreciate what was happening around me.

Some things I normally take for granted are small but shoud be appreciated. A rainstorm or birds chirping are two things that have been around me lately and I have taken the small moment from my day to realize how great those things are.

The thing no one else realizes is that it only takes a few moments out of your twenty four hour day to appreciate the little things. Those few moments can boost your mood immensely, more than you would think. Lately I've been a happy person and I personally think it's because of all of the things I have been noticing that have been bringing a smile to my face.