It’s Pick Me Up Friday once again and today I thought I would put out some random thoughts on happiness and hopefully, get input from my lovely readers.
It’s kind of strange when you think about what happiness is right because it’s such a subjective thing. It can change for you in a second or be something you have secretly wanted your entire life. The thing with happiness is that it’s not one of those things that you “know” is happening to you in the moment. I think true happiness can be fleeting as well, something that comes and goes within your life cycle.
I guess for me, happiness is a few things but the biggest thing for me is life balance. Having balance in my life is one of the most important aspects of how I live and want to continue living my life which means that I have the freedom to look after my disabled parent and my partner who is a diabetic. These two things are my top priority – keeping both of them safe and loved and cared for. That is what truly brings me happiness today.

But that is the thing, happiness changes with your life as well, the older you get, the more introspective and self-aware you become. And what you thought was happiness 10 years ago may not be the same thing for you when you’re older and more mature.
So I would love to know what my readers think about happiness in their lives – what it represents for you and what you think true happiness is. It’s not as easy as you may think to pinpoint but if you can, I’d love to know!
Stay safe my readers, wear your masks, look after each other and I’ll catch you in tomorrow’s post but hopefully, in the comments!
Today is a Thursday, but other than that, I really like this concept. Keep up the good work.
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Heheh yeah its Friday in my country π but thank you π
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A full belly sat in the warm relaxing.
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That sounds amazing π simple but lovely thank you for sharing Neil. How are you doing by the way? I hear you have started a new job?
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I start the online training part of the driving test tomorrow, I’m both excited and scared. Onwards and upwards as they say. Thank you for asking Julie. I like to keep happiness simple, makes it easier to achieve.
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Ah that’s wonderful Neil! Do keep us posted on how you’re getting on π Good luck for your test π
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Hi Julie, with the craziness of the times I haven’t really thought about or pursued happiness. I think I’m just happy if I can get my posts out each weekend, chat with all of you and do a bit of designing. The rest is survival, but we will come out of this situation on the other side, the Force willing. I just hope folks will realise what has happened here and treat each other a bit better in the future.
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I think this is the most important time to think about what keeps us in a positive frame of mind. I think that is very important for everyone to treat themselves well while they’re caring about their significant others and family and friends π I don’t think happiness can be pursued as such but I do think what we consider happiness to be is important if we are ever going to truly experience what it can bring into our lives π
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Happiness is having my health, and being able to do the things I want to do. Am pretty easy to please, really. I’m glad I’ve been able to slowly wean myself from gaining happiness through materials. Thanks for this, Julie!
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Hey there, Stuart π Thank you for your comment and for sharing your thoughts! Yes, health is so important even moreso now π Thanks again and enjoy the weekend ahead! π
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Thursday here in Italy…lol. lovely posts Julie. Thank you π
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An beautiful Italy π Is the sun shining there right now? It’s a little gloomy here, very humid though which is yukkie lol. And you’re welcome π
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We really enjoyed your post , hello fellow happiness spreader , keep up the good work π All the best from 10centlemonade.com
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Hello there, Greg! Thank you for stopping by and you’re welcome, I am happy you enjoyed my post and I shall endeavour to continue “spreading the happiness” π
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Please do (keep sharing happiness) , the world needs all they can get .. Keep up the great work !
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Thank you and I will do my best π
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