Treasure Hunting
Discovering the little things that make us happy

Life is full of little wonders that can make us happy.  The sound of a baby's
laughter, a good book, the comforting smell of a favorite old sweatshirt
and the warmth from a cup of hot tea are simple pleasures that can
easily put smiles on our faces.  These "little things" are easily accessible
to us and can be sources for finding happiness.  A key to doing so is taking
the time to put those rose colored glasses from childhood back on so you
can easily find the joy in all the "little things" that life has to offer.

Finding a puppy rummaging through the laundry baskey, trying on that
perfect shade of lipstick, or discovering the extra change you left in your
back pocket can turn into moments of delight.  Likes kids digging in the
sandbox for buried trinkets, we may even begin to experience happiness
when we engage in the seemingly mundane.  Figuring out a software
program can feel like deciphering a treasure map, and that first sip of tea
in the morning can taste like a forbidden delicacy.  Swaying to music
playing on the radio can turn into a interpretive jig, riding a bike ca seem
like flying to the moon, and getting a phone call from tht special
someone can feel like winning the lottery.  A pickup game of basketball
becomes an exciting match among champions, and observing an elderly
couple walking hand in hand can turn into a meditation on peace and
contentment.