Living a Happy Life

I have been fortunate enough to experience a life full of happiness and wonder.

The secret is attitude. When my attitude is positive, not only do positive things happen to me, but it acts as a shield against negative things so they just aren't even noticed.

The other secret is to include things that bring you joy. If you've always wanted to go parasailing, then make it a point to take a week off of work and go parasailing sometime. If you've always wanted to draw or paint, then find an intro to art class and go once a week. Little things lead to bigger things, but you'll never find those bigger things unless you take the first step.

I have several friends that surf, and I've always wanted to learn. So, I'm going to take a lesson and see where it goes.