All tagged Happiness
words and pictures #1 / I sat on the back stairs, feeling great after a vigorous walk. Took my shoes off, freed my toes, soaked up the sun and ate this banana. Life felt complete in that moment. I wonder why we make life so complicated. Why can’t it be as simple as sunshine and barefoot banana eating?
Little Nothing Moments #12 / I had the best moments of my childhood around that plate. I felt a deep sense of belonging while sitting amongst my extended farming family, trying to keep my elbows in, eating dinner off that plate.
Little Nothing Moments #8 / I have spent a very large portion of my life semi-frozen in lack of purpose, or one true calling. I’ve always envied those who are very something - very creative, very clever, very witty. And wished I could be very something. But I’ve given up on that idea now…
Little Nothing Moments #7 / As she starts to lighten up, she begins to notice and take pleasure in small inconsequential things. I thought about this as I hung out washing today - and the sweet sense of satisfaction I got from looking at it drying in the sunshine. And again when I..
One of my favourite ways to spend a day is in the forest. And I think it may just be the answer to the world’s problems. If everyone spent regular time in the forest there would be no war, no depression, and no more unhappiness. 10 reasons why I'm 100% sure a walk in the forest will rock your world...
The importance of play for childhood development is well documented, but I wonder when and why it stops being important for grown ups? Why do we get serious and forget about magic and simple moments? Kids have so much to teach us.
It felt great to be outside, surrounded by nature, breathing in the fresh air - rich with the perfume of eucalyptus. The rain had intensified the colours of the forest and little birds were flittering around us, enjoying the rejuvenating shower and the droplets that sparkled on the tips of leaves like diamonds.
