Happiness
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Happiness is more than just a feeling. Happiness is a state of mind, of contentment, of gratitude.
Feelings come and go (our bodies, beliefs, and intuition trigger and release feelings). However we can plant seeds for more lasting happiness… with Gratitude.
Here’s my version of a simple exercise that can empower your grateful and happy state of mind.
Each night, write or think of three things that you feel grateful for during the day, and an insight as to why they made you happy. The insight helps, because you learn what satisfies your values.
Here are mine for last night:
- Turkey for dinner: I cooked it for the first time in years and it tasted good.
- Sun! Colors, space, expanse, light
- Walking: Outside, movement, expanse, light
- Clean house: Neat, contained, open, expanse in rooms, organized
- Apply for writing gig: Productive, hopeful, confident
- Gratitudes: Pleasant, movement, appreciation, fun.
I clearly value expanse, light, movement, and productivity. Now I can keep my eye out for them during the day… increasing my happiness!
In my blog (www.creativeinsomnia.com/blog) I will write about gratitudes each Wednesday. Gratitudes are a simple diary that make changes, not just keep track of them. (I want to know why the word grateful isn’t spelled greatfull!)
Enjoy!
Sondra 
www.restfulinsomnia.com
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