Good Morning,

“Happiness Is” is the title of a song first sung by the Ray Conniff singers in 1965. The complete saying is repeated over and over in the song. The lyrics go on and on listing different people and what makes them happy.

We all want to be happy yet there is no magic thing that will make everyone happy. We are all wired differently with different life experiences.  We can all be happy if we choose to do so. Yes, that even means the person who seems to be happy being unhappy or making the lives of others unhappy.

What makes you happy? What do you enjoy in the moment?  What do you really look forward to? Where is your happy place? What is it that, when you do it, it makes you feel good all over? Who is it that, when you have the chance to see them, they really make you happy.

No matter what our station in life we can choose to be happy. We can choose to not focus on all of the bad in our lives and, instead, be thankful for the good. We can focus on that good. We can spend our time and efforts on those things that we enjoy. Maybe it is a simple walk on the beach. Maybe it is putting your heart into work or some physical activity. Maybe it is sharing time with friends or family. Maybe it is just some quiet time alone. Yes, there will be unhappy moments but we can choose to deal with them and not let them get us down, focusing on those things that make us happy.

As the 1988 song by Bobby McFerrin said: “Don’t worry, be happy”

Here is a link to the original Ray Conniff audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGUWGN1csnA

Have a Happy Week.

Jim