Why can't we just be content? Why do we expect everyday to be like swimming in a chocolate river, before the limo ride to the circus and returning home by swinging on a star? It's because we are so over stimulated by the ridiculousness we see and hear everyday that an ordinary day is not ordinary it's bad! A day that is peaceful and calm and safe is an amazing day. Everyone you love is safe and at peace. Maybe you found and extra half an hour to read with a cup of tea or call a friend you haven't seen.
What about being thankful and happy that you had great weather for your commute. Imagine being absolutely joyful that your day went of off without a hitch, that's it. No band, no lottery win just a day that you accomplished things that needed to be done and you were able to do them and your world was peaceful.
This isn't about lowering your expectations. This is about assigning happiness to so many more things in your life that have gotten a bad rap for no reason at all. Why can't I look forward to food shopping? What about being excited to go to work; knowing that I am earning the money I need to take care of my family. What if you were looking forward to a day doing the yard work you need to do to make your home worth a second look, fresh air, exercise. Bonus, bonus. If we found more joy in ordinary things maybe we wouldn't be so let down by the big things, the treats. It seems to me that this is why New Years eve is always a disappointment and most vacations don't live up to to our bloated and distorted expectations.
Change your perception. Be happy with more of what is not what isn't!
elle
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