Things that make me Happy

1. Prayer. It's the first and last thing I do each day. Prayer creates a purpose and brings inner peace. It's priceless.

2. Animals. Giant or lap size animals bring me great joy. Embrace them. Their unbridled enthusiasm is catching.

3. Falling in love. Who doesn't thrill to their toes when magic begins to unfold? When it happens we see the world through rose colored glasses.

4. Thunderstorms.  It is nature unleashed and uninhibited. 

5. Laughter. It's contagious.

6. Reading. I love books deeply. They have the incredible ability to instantaneously rocket us to various travels and dimensions.

7. Making love.

8. Bodies of water. Be it a lake, ocean or bubble bath I feel centered and connected to things outside myself.

9. Helping others. Nothing helps me to step outside of myself as much as helping another person in need.

10. Sobriety. There is nothing I value more.

11. Family. They are my roots.

12. Friends.

13. Good bedding (pillows, comforter, etc). There's a lot to be said for a good night's sleep.

14. Exercise. I need always remind myself how much better I feel afterwards.

15. Seasons and holidays. Each is special in and of itself.