Happy Thoughts…

What are the things that make you smile, recall a special memory, fill you with joy, or make you feel alive?

Do you have those little thoughts that sneak into your day and divert your attention to something special? They are for the most part, unplanned little serendipitous moments that often catch us off guard. They provide a little “vacation” from the ordinary moments of our day.

We might recall our small children splashing in the tub with exuberance while we are cleaning it.  We might be driving near a bakery and the smell of fresh baked bread takes us back to our grandmother’s kitchen.  The scent of rain in the air can make us recall a childhood memory of dancing in the rain.  The sound of the ocean can make us remember our special trip to the islands.  A song can take us back to our first love.  Creating a special gift for someone can make us feel alive with the act of creativity.

These are all special moments that we are to claim, embrace and even savor.  They are life’s memories that are meant to connect us to our past, those we share this life with, and the reasons we are here.  They are mini-vacations into our live stories that we need to connect with to stay hole, happy and complete. They are God’s gift to us.

Next time you have one of those happy thoughts, stop to really enjoy it.  They are one of the ways we can celebrate life everyday and to make the ordinary special.   Happy thoughts…