The practice of happiness

My friend cafe Dave blogged about this blogpost so I thought I'd write my own modified "practice of happiness" list.



■Sing.
One of the best things about being on church music, or going to work choir practice on Thursdays. Singing. Makes me feel great.

■Go swimming. I love the water so much. And it's tiring, exercising and reinvigorating, all in one.
■Chase a ferret, or just hang out with one. Guaranteed happiness. I promise.
■Snorkel or SCUBA
■Have dinner with friends. I love the uncontrollable laughter especially too!
■Watch a movie or TV that requires no brain power.
- Yep I'm with Nicola on this one.
■Go out dancing. And really let yourself loose it.
- Yep definitely.
■Do something randomly kind or sweet for a friend or family for no reason other than just because. Giving to others is proven way to make you feel good.
- Yep absolutely
■Listen to Scottish radio (Yeah… that one might just be for me).
- Sorry Nicola - that one is just you.
■Eat well. Don’t let yourself live on leftovers from meetings and Thai takeaway.
Yep
■Sleep
- yep

■Do things that scare and exhilarate you a little bit. Like jumping off a pier into the ocean.
Yep - or jumping 135m down. Or going blackwater caving. Or... jumping off a pier works too!

And this is definitely a great quote!!!

Try to learn something about everything and everything about something. Thomas H. Huxley


It keeps me fascinated with life...

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