“Worrying is like rocking in a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but doesn’t get you anywhere”
I read this in 14000 things to be happy about a few days ago. While it’s rather cheesy, it’s also true, and I like it.
November 2011
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things I like about autumn&winter
wearing lots of layers. and scarves. and toques.
beautiful leaves, and lots of rain
a time change for extra sleep
a break from school. ooooh yes yes.
warm drinks ~ more tea and hocho and pumpkin&eggnog flavoured goodness
seeing more family (Kim & Nate spending more time here, and Dennis coming home)
my birthday is in December
Christmas music
shopping for Christmas presents
cheery spirits
the first snow
oooo. I love the coziness.
a happy list
food blogs
the comfort in revisiting an old habit
a clean bedroom
the smell of fresh-baked cookies
warm laundry
taking time off just because
peeling mandarin oranges
video montages
finishing school early on Fridays
reading old journals/blogs
mini reese cups
quality alone time
spontaneous mini trips
the glorious and uncanny value of sushi
doing better on a test than expected
hot chocolate made with heavy cream
the relaxation and relief of a long weekend
8 tracks
Sunday lunch
turkey
stuffing
burning CDs
giving spontaneous gifts
penne pasta
almond milk
teaching a dog a trick
funky monkey booster bakes
makinglists
slippers knitted by grandma
making a fort
planning a trip
bacon cheeseburgers
talk radio in the morning
fresh berries with yogurt
the cozy of winter
the refreshing feeling of cleaning something that’s long overdue
feeling relaxed after a long period of busyness
camping
afternoon sun with a warm breeze
nostalgic group storytelling
campfire songs
getting addicted to a book
the smell after rain
going to bed exhausted and knowing you can sleep in
getting hair done by a friend
big cozy towels
going to bed early
enjoying studying
fresh sheets
homemade salda
turtles ice cream
long weekends and short weeks
chocolate covered pretzels
cheese bread
chocolate kisses
“True happiness - I call it the joy of being - is found in simple, seemingly unremarkable things. Most people, in their restless search for something significant to happen to them, continuously miss the insignificant, which may not be insignificant at all. Why is it the “least thing” makes up “the best happiness?” Because true happiness is not caused by the thing or event, although this is how it first appears. To be aware of little quiet things, you need to be quiet inside. Be still. Look. Listen. Be present.”
—Eckhart Tolle (via paradoxicalsentiments)
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