Simple Ways to Have Happy Experiences

It's the dream of many to live happy anddoing and I laugh at myself!
contented lives. The truth is that life happens and3. Invite friends over for some play time.
with the good comes the not so good. SomeOrganise paper, crayons, paint, and coloured
become skilled at getting into the zone and ridepencils, whatever you can think of and do some
the wave of life learning from each wave thatdrawings or paintings. You could also ask each
washes over them. Others live life with a 'queperson to bring along a plate of food.
sera sera' (whatever will be, will be) accepting kind4. Spend time with nature, go for a walk down
of attitude. Then there are those who findthe beach or park; observe wildlife in your area or
themselves in the dark place and need a littlevisit a plant nursery. Notice your mood when
guidance to again see the light.amongst the spirit of nature.
Happiness is a 'now you feel it, now you don't'5. Take something with you that gives you great
emotion. I know this from personal experiencepleasure such as a book, journal for writing or
and from hearing of the experiences of others.your MP3 player and sit and 'Be' under the
Sometimes I'm very happy, other times, sad,canopies of trees for a few hours.
joyful, contented, frustrated, and sometimes very6. Learn something totally new such as another
neutral.language; pottery or painting or start your
Several years ago I had no reference point formeditation, personal or spiritual development
the word happy. I knew technically the meaningprogram. You're only ever limited by your own
of the word, however the experience eluded me.imagination.
Joy I could do, happy for some reason, no.7. Join a club or group that you have an interest
One day during a workshop the word happy wasin. You can then expand your friendship base with
demonstrated to me with much laughter fromother like-minded souls.
the audience. Now I not only get 'happy' butWith any of the above activities assess what and
remember it also as a fun experience.how you're feeling as well as where you feel the
There are many small things that can make meemotion and how much are you laughing, grinning,
happy as well as give me endless joy. I've listedor smiling? Remember them totally by living the
seven simple ways toward experiencing a happyexperience and you will then be able to recall this
moment, but first check you have a referencememory when you want to.
point to the word happy. Find out what happyInclude to memory your experience colours,
really means to you?smells, sounds and tastes - all the better for
1. Remember or create a 'happy' moment. Whenremembering your happy time with.
you live the experience of 'happy' your mind andQuiet time spent alone can open the door to the
body will remember. Feel the happiness in all partspossibility of connection to that most amazing and
of you, expand this feeling if need be. Practise thismagical part of you that is your true self, the
daily.spirit within.
2. Access the Present moment. Notice whatFrom my experience the key to a happy life
happens to you when you're totally focussed on abegins with remembering who you are, know
comedy show on television, when you listen towhat gives you enjoyment, be present, and know
light hearted music or when you dance - even ifthat regardless of your circumstances no-one can
it's on your own. I sometimes groove to a tune intake away your thoughts or dreams, they are
my office when no-one's looking - it makes meyours to keep for as long as you wish.
feel good, cool, gives me a break from what I'm