"You do not find the happy life.
You make it."
Thomas S. Monson
Determined to find contentment in the midst of grief and sadness, I asked myself the simple question . . . "what would make me happy?" . . . the graphic depicts what would make me happy at this time in my life.
An outdoor sanctuary, a pleasant place to escape that is pleasing to my senses, to enjoy a beautiful Florida day and watch the birds and squirrels. A place to be grateful for all that I have been blessed with. Surround myself with the happiness that being in the middle of colorful flowers brings me.
While I realize that getting to that place will take lots of hard work, I think the work distraction alone is just what I need. So, as the hot days of summer unwind, I shall embark on this new journey that I know will bring me peace and contentment. I've done this before. This time it could be the thing that works wonders for my physical health as well as the positive mental aspect of it all.
Today is the first day of the rest of my life.