When was the last time you thought about what makes you smile, I mean actively and willfully thought about the things that make you happy? I think the answer should be, "today" but for many of us life gets in the way, all those things we have to think about and do, and we tend not to have, or make, the time to think about what essentially is one of the core things every human being should be looking for in their lives; happiness.
That coffee in the image...I'd walked into a small cafe and upon being asked by the girl at the counter how I was going, I'd answered without much enthusiasm, not rudely, but without displaying much of a zest for life in that moment. I mumbled something about not being all that great because I was working. She replied with something like, oh that's sad, I hope I can improve your day a little.
It was a reality check.
Sure, I wasn't having the best of days, was busy, sort of snowed under really, and in some physical pain which wasn't improving my mood...but in hindsight I don't think they were causes to display a rather miserable version of myself to that young lady. I moved off to sit down and await the coffee I'd ordered and when it arrived...well, there was a smiley face on it and it made me smile.
As the put the coffee down in front of me the girl told me that she hoped I cold find something to be happy about and that the smiley face on my coffee was to inspire me to find my own; my own smile.
Isn't it interesting how messages and prompts sometimes come through right when we need them and from such unexpected sources?
I sipped my coffee, looked around at my environment, the river drifting lazily by, tree branches swaying in the breeze, the warmth of the sun on my back, birds calling and flying through skies of a vivid blue, and felt a little disappointed in the way I'd responded to that girl and more in respect of my own mood and attitude. Sure, I had some issues in the moment, but life wasn't all bad...it was, in fact, pretty damned good in many aspects.
That realisation, and the process of reaching it thanks to that young lady, put a happy smile on my face and gave me a little kick in the ass I clearly needed in that moment making me reevaluate how I was thinking, my attitude and subsequently, actions.
I finished my coffee and prior to leaving walked the empty cup back into the cafe, it seemed helpful and gave me a chance to smile at that girl and thank her for bringing me to that little realisation which improved the rest of the day and has stuck with me also.
I think it's important to actively pursue happiness, to think about it and those things that help us find it; In doing so we're a little more able to put everything into perspective and, as we all know, we gravitate towards what we think about most.
I wonder if you've had such moments, realisations, that have caused you to adjust your thoughts, attitudes and the actions that follow. If you have and want to share them please do so in the comments.
Design and create your ideal life, tomorrow isn't promised - galenkp
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