Good things in life

Sometimes it strikes me how easy it is to feel happy. Other times it seems like the most difficult and hard reaching feeling in the world. But on a regular day, when nothing extraordinary is on the agenda, it's quite possible to identify some details that make you feel good. Here's a list of general things that made me happy today:

1. eating good food
2. reading good news
3. digital stuff working the way I expected
4. hearing an old tune that brought back good memories
5. chatting with good friends
6. a good hug from the one I love
7. being inside in a nice dry home while it's raining outside
8. looking forward to seeing a good film
9. knowing there's ice-cream in the freezer
10. having time for a nap - and managing to sleep

if you turn this list around, you might have the perfect description of a miserable day:

1. eating crappy food (and paying for it)
2. reading bad news
3. digital stuff that never works the way you expect
4. hearing an old tune you hoped you'd never hear again
5. not getting hold of your friends when you need to talk to them
6. rejection from someone you love
7. being outside in the rain far away from home, freezing
8. NOTHING to watch on TV
9. ice-cream tub in the freezer is empty
10. needing a nap, but too much stuff on your mind to be able to relax

... so getting out of bed with the right leg first kind of makes sense. It is interesting how subtle details can influence your day without you even noticing. Count the blessings ...?