Noticing the happy times

When I'm happy, I don't always pay attention to that feeling. I'm always focused on the problems in my life and in the world, and what's coming next. So the happy moments tend to pass me by. 

I realised this morning, that right now, I am in a moment of complete personal happiness. Even though this year has been scary and strange, things are going well for me. I am so lucky to be healthy and safe, and surrounded by wonderful people who care about me. I feel proud of the things I have accomplished recently and I have some really positive things to look forward to. I have work to keep me busy, but also free time to rest and just be. I feel loved, warm and good about myself. 

So I want to NOTICE this time. It's nothing spectacular, just contentment. But contentment is a beautiful thing. A warmth bubbling up from within. A restful sigh of realisation that there is nothing more I need. 

I know that this moment in time will pass. I will experience times of stress, sadness or discontent again. I want to hold this feeling in my palms and, when those times come, remember what real happiness feels like. And hopefully it will come back around again.