So I've started reading this new book called The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, and it's very insightful. The author is a mother of two living in New York and decides that though she is happy with her marriage and her life, there is more she could be doing to be happier. So she embarks on this quest to change her life, one resolution at a time. She gives herself one year and does one resolution (with about 4 to 5 changes per resolution) a month, and documents her progress.
The writing is very enjoyable, with just the right amount of facts and statistics. She is also funny and her exploits make you chuckle sometimes because you empathize, even if your life situation is different. Ultimately, everyone can benefit from these resolutions that she proposes.Things like "Boost Energy", "Lighten Up", "Make Time for Friends" are just some of her twelve resolutions, things that we could, and should, all try to do to improve our outlook on life. Her book is punctuated with these "Ah-ha" moments she calls "First (or second, etc) Splendid Truths" that are revelations for her and her quest to be a happier more content person. She practices restraint, being slow to anger and quick to love, and gentleness- things all of us could work on.
This makes me wonder- what makes YOU happy?
Happily yours,
Nay
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