Recently, I haven’t been in a very good place. I’ve been questioning my place in my family, the university, and this world, and it’s been very hard for me to get a good grip on things. In doing this, I lost touch with myself, and could no longer hold onto my passions and interests. I became a shell of my former self. I don’t say this because I am now immediately better; I say this because I have hopefully taken the appropriate steps to get myself on the right track. I have also realized that the littlest things are the ones we should be grateful for. Life isn’t just about getting through the day, or the week, or the month. It’s about enjoying every moment, good or bad, and exploring all possibilities. There are limitless opportunities in the world, and sometimes we forget to see those opportunities in the midst of our daily mindless routines. Here is a list of 25 little things that never fail to make me happy, even on the worst of days.
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The bright pink sunset
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The smell of a holiday candle warming up the house
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Long drives down a snowy road
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Christmas music
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Fuzzy socks and hot chocolate
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Walking alone down a crowded street
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The crisp cold air after a rainy night
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Messy kitchens after nights of baking
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Warm chocolate chip cookies
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Laughing so hard I forget to breathe
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Bright red faces in the cold
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Family traditions
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Falling asleep on the couch
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Long hot showers at night
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Spending hours browsing the library
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Confidence and bright smiles
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Disclosing secrets you never thought you’d share
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Crazy spontaneous outings
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Cozy outfits and lazy days
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Taking the time to peruse an entire store
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Finding unexpected treasures
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Milkshakes at midnight
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Bean Boots
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My home away from home {222}
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Feeling complete happiness
I’m sure there are plenty more, and I would really love to hear them. Let’s make this a challenge, to remember the good little things and not dwell on all of the negatives. Comment your favorite little things down below!