Plan Happiness

With all the chaos and wretchedness going on in the world, it's easy to slip into negativity and sadness.

Luckily, we don't have to stay there.

When darkness starts to pull me under its toxic spell, there are numerous things to do that will make me happy.

One can make a list of things that bring happiness and  keep it handy.

First of all, I love to BAKE. 

Most of the items baked are given away and that's okay.  Whether it's  a cake, cookies, or something else, the act of baking brings me joy. Plus, the oven's heat helps warm up the apartment.

Costume jewelry always makes me smile. Every day, regardless if I go out or not, earrings are worn and sometimes necklaces, bracelets, and rings, too. 

Home decorating is definitely one of the things that make the "happy" list.  For every season, and all the time between, the apartment is decorated and the dollhouse, too!

Grandchildren will never be off my happy-making list. They are all so precious.  Just today, a little grandson texted me in the early morning to say he was worried about a math test. Quickly, I told him I'd pray that he'd do well and encouraged him not to worry. That was all before breakfast!

Flowers are a 100 percent guaranteed happy-maker. Any kind, any color, any bouquet---- all bring immense happiness and appreciation.

Food has got to make the list. Let's face it. I love to eat food from almost every cuisine and then some. Two binge foods are ice cream and potato chips.

Thrift store shopping is another wonderful way to bring a smile to my lips. From the minute I walk into the door of a shop until it's time to pay up and leave with new treasures, my heart beats faster and a happy feeling jumps inside my heart.

So there is just a smattering of things that help me plan happiness.  

HOW ABOUT YOU? WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR SURE FIRE WAYS TO FEEL HAPPINESS?