The prompt for my “photo a day” group yesterday was … happiness is …

This morning, I’m looking back at the hundreds of photos posted by this global group and there are many recurring themes.

Family … kids … pets … nature … outdoors … beach … flowers … trees … holidays … visiting family … friendship … people … a cup of tea … a good book …… chocolate cake … a new day … taking photos … home … realising a dream … a sunny day … a favourite meal … snow day … hearing kids laughter … baking … jumping in puddles … community … an unexpected gift … music … dance … being creative (painting, quilting, knitting, etc).

In this diverse group of women and men, of all ages, from varied countries and cultures, I saw only two photos depicting happiness as a possession, a new iPad and a new camera.

Some people put a few words with their photos. Here are a few that inspired me.

Happiness is …

… mostly in our own hands.

… bumping into somewhere unexpectedly beautiful

… having time to do nothing

… found inside yourself, but blue skies, sunshine and flowers always help

… finally putting your feet up after a long day

… a form of courage

… the little things that make you smile

… a blue sky and seeing the season changing

… taking time to stop and appreciate the little things

… this moment

A quote from the Dalai Lama
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

How do you read this? happinessisnowhere

I hope you read it as a positive statement and I wish you all a happy day.