Happiness Is

Happiness is

being snuggled in bed between my sleeping boy and my snoring dog

Happiness is

the golden light of the sun trickling through the oaks in the late afternoon

Happiness is

hugs from my family every morning when I wake up

Happiness is

the sound of the hummingbirds wings as he stops to say thank you for the water

Happiness is

the most beautiful blue of the sky, with  clouds in contrast

Happiness is

walking slowly with my old dog

Happiness is

pulling a carrot from the ground and a berry from the vine

Happiness is

the taste of maple syrup on my waffles

Happiness is

Holding space for my beloved and seeing the love reflected in each other’s eyes

Happiness is

In the small moments I remember years from now that I realize make life worth living

Happiness is NOT

career, how much money I make, or how many friends I have

Happiness is

found in the places of simplicity, when I am being truly present and deep in gratitude for all experience whether it be joy or grief, anger or excitement. Because I am all these expressions and much more