Sometimes, all it takes is something very small to make someone's day. Since it takes so little to make someone happy or to make someone feel good... why don't we do it more often? I think the problem lies in not knowing what makes a person happy. While it's easy to see what upsets and annoys someone, it is not as easy to see what truly makes them smile and feel good about themselves.
For my dog, taking a daily 10 minute walk with me or sitting for 15 minutes with his head in my lap after dinner is enough for him to be content. All I have to do is say the word 'walk' and he jumps up and starts dancing in his own little way. He loves running and chasing after me, and he enjoys chasing after rocks as I throw them into the woods. He finds joy in these small, simple, effortless things... and it makes me feel good to know that he is happy. My sister likes it when I take some time after dinner to play with her, or going for walks with me, and even helping me to bake. The other day, her and I made a basic Nutella Mug Cake as a treat after lunch. It was easy to make, not very messy, and took a grand total of 10 minutes to complete. She loved spending the time with me and seeing what a little mixing, some basic ingredients, and a microwave could make. For my dad and grandma? I think they're just happy when I'm not being a handful! All joking aside, however... we have our little things we do for fun as well. Grandma and I enjoy cooking and baking together, and going out shopping every once in awhile. We like our late night talks and our summer outings, and being outside in the spring and fall. Dad and I love doing karate together, hiking and fishing, and sometimes just sitting down and talking for a bit while playing xBox. These small things make my family happy... what makes your family happy? What can you do to increase the level of joy and good spirit around your house? Take some time and reflect on this post, and see where you can make changes in your own life. Maddie
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