Category Archives: happiness

Happiness

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Beth W.

Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower. – John Harrigan Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, adventure, Carpe Diem, Embrace Life, happiness, Learning, living life to the fullest | Tagged canvas 2 paint, gnomes, happiness, mini golf, Oscar Levant, painting class, Robert Green Ingersoll, Welcome Gnomies | 2 Comments

The Lost Has Been Found!!! 🎉😁🎉

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Beth W.

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost. Gilbert K. Chesterton Friday was a red letter day in our happy household! Mara’s bag had been lost since she arrived on the 17th, but finally on … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, happiness, patience, persevere, thankfulness | Tagged adversity, celebrate, challenges, exchange year problems, lost luggage | 12 Comments

Alone is not the worst thing to be

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Beth W.

I think this quote from Robin Williams is so accurate. I truly used to think that being alone was the worst thing that could happen to me. I’m an introvert, so huge crowds drain me, but I do crave connections. … Continue reading →

Posted in feelings, happiness, love, Love Yourself, patience, relationships | Tagged alone, drawing, hopeful, love, perfect person, robin williams, single, special someone | 12 Comments

Love Me, Love My Music (or at least my LOVE of music)

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Beth W.

Here is a hint how to touch my heart. ❤ Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, love, Music | Tagged Affirmation, Love Me Love My Music, Music, playlist, Spotify | 21 Comments

Thank God for the Givers!

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Beth W.

There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better. Marlo Thomas The world is made up of givers and takers. At some time we have all given … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, Nature, thankfulness | Tagged family, givers, gnome staircase, hike, Nature, takers, thankful, yard art | 19 Comments

Don’t Be Afraid To Be Silly

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Beth W.

Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment. Horace My nephew Noah joined me for a Canvas 2 Paint class yesterday. We had a fabulous time creating our ‘Hipster Gnomes”. … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, creativity, happiness, laughing, Learning, living life to the fullest | Tagged art, canvas 2 paint, creativity, fun, gnome, hipster gnome, painting, silly, unique | Leave a comment

What a Day!!

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Beth W.

This morning I woke up much earlier than I normally do on Saturday. No sleeping in when you have a mountain to climb! Well, maybe not quite a mountain, but a very significant hill out here in the beautiful Black … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, Carpe Diem, happiness, living life to the fullest, Love Yourself, Nature, persevere | Tagged accomplishment, Black Hills, challenges, Crazy Horse Monument, Custer, enjoy life, friendship, hiking, love yourself, Volksmarch | 6 Comments

To find happiness, help others

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Beth W.

In my life I’ve learned that true happiness comes from giving. Helping others along the way makes you evaluate who you are. I think that love is what we’re all searching for. I haven’t come across anyone who didn’t become … Continue reading →

Posted in anticipating good, happiness, Just Me, Learning | Tagged anticipation, exchange students, help others, hosting, purpose | 15 Comments

Be Happy….even when you don’t feel like it 😄

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Beth W.

2020 will go down in history (mine at least) as the year I lost more than I thought I could without crumbling. The fun things in life were over for the foreseeable future due to Coronavirus. No more movie dates, … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, independence, Just Me, Love Yourself, persevere | Tagged accept circumstances, choose my attitude, endings, loss, moving on, new beginnings, surviving, therapy | 8 Comments

Life Lessons I learned from Hoarders

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Beth W.

With the downsized cable package I have, I am revisiting one of my old guilty pleasures thanks to my Amazon Prime subscription. I am at the same time repulsed and fascinated by this show. I can already hear the question … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpe Diem, happiness, Just Me, living life to the fullest | Tagged appreciate people, appreciate the little things, being satisfied with what we have, happiness, hoarding, simplify, valueing relationships | 7 Comments

I Believe in Angels!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Beth W.

The doodle above is one that I wrote in a little journal I use to jot down prayers, intentions, whatever I might be thinking about or longing for. Last Tuesday evening, I was reflecting on how fortunate I am. I … Continue reading →

Posted in angels, anticipating good, Celebrate, communication, happiness, thankfulness | Tagged angels, blessings, doodle, Guardian Angels, sweepstakes, thankfulness | 9 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Beth W.

Here’s my very last-minute entry for this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy Joy is not in things; it is in us. ~ Richard Wagner These are but a few of the photos that express joy to me. I find … Continue reading →