There are so many reasons to be happy. We just struggle to know them.
In a world full of negative connotations, passive aggressiveness, starving children, struggling parents, and lonely elders, there has to be space for a little happiness. We all struggle to remember the smaller ideals that create smiles; let's sprinkle some cheer.
1. Opening up your windows in the spring and letting in fresh warm breeze
2. Shaking a poloroid
3. Decorating a Christmas tree with your family
4. Singing at the top of your lungs at a concert you've been dying to go to
5. Days spent entirely inside and/or in bed
6. The first swim of every summer
7. Staying up late to talk to someone, just because they make you happy.
8. Big bear hugs
9. Thunderstorms that cause no damage
10. Baby laughs, smiles or giggles
11. Actually feeling like you got enough sleep
12. Handwritten letters
13. Sunsets anywhere in the world
14. Family
15. Fireworks
16. Burning/crackling candles
17. Someone loves you, even if you are unaware
18. You more than likely have safe, clean and sterile drinking water
19. Music of any sort
20. A roof over your head
21. Afternoon naps with no alarm
22. New perfume or cologne
23. Rescuing puppies/kittens
24. Shooting stars or big moons
25. Waking up next to someone you love
26. Sunrises
27. Fresh sheets from the dryer
28. Genuine good people in the world
29. Getting butterflies in your stomach
30. Watching the clouds and guessing the shapes
31. Early morning jogs (or walks)
32. Fridays at 5pm
33. Religions
34. Weddings
35. Long showers
36. Education
37. Paying your bills on time
38. Trampolines
39. Freedom of expression
40. Soul food
41. Cupcakes
42. Yoga
43. Stand up comedy
44. Pizza and/or cheese sticks
45. Big comfy sweaters
46. Manicures and pedicures
47. Arriving early to class and/or work
48. Friendships
49. Sunday brunch
50. Campfires
51. Grandmothers homemade cookies
52. City skylines
53. Chai tea
54. Old Disney movies
55. Chick-Fil-A sauce
56. Fuzzy socks (preferably Christmas socks)
57. Coffee shops in small towns
58. Ice cream
59. Having a passion for simply anything
60. McDonalds french fries
61. Binging on Netflix
62. Cashmere blankets
63. The ability to love
Spread joy.
