What makes you happy?

: On the look out for whales in Geographe Bay in October

: Seasons change

: 1930’s miniature tea cup

: I love my Kindle

Do you know what makes you happy?

Sometimes it is the simple things that can lift our spirits. I love being among nature, such as:

spending time with those I love
watching the ebb and flow of the tide at the beach
birds, wild-flowers, deserts, autumn leaves
watching a willow tree overhanging the river’s edge
feeling the breeze in my face
seeing the city lights at night-time
enjoying fruit that is in season: cherries, apricots, grapes, mangos, peaches and nectarines – even an orange can be special

I also get pleasure from the following experiences:

flying in a small plane – exciting
going for a brisk walk or a leisurely one
sitting on a swing
driving in the country
helping others meet their goals

This photo was taken at Halls Creek in the Kimberley Region. We flew from Newman in WA for a conference in Katherine in the Northern Territory. The only way to move over such distances 🙂

I love it when I experience the following:

enjoying dinner cooked by someone else
listening to the honesty of young children
listening to good music and/or singing with friends
listening to the rain on the roof tops
being with family and friends
reading a good book
getting a good night’s sleep

I also like to collect some things, particularly miniatures, such as bone china tea sets. I also collect stamps, post-cards and coins.

So what sort of things or interests, help lift your happiness rating? Sometimes it can be something really simple that can make us smile and give us that warm fuzzy feeling!