Happiness

Well, after my last couple of posts about the changes in my life I figured it was time for a more upbeat post! I was just catching up on Rhonda's blog and she has written about happiness and I thought to myself that while I am still adjusting to the changes I am making in my life currently and feel let down, I am happy. For many years there, I was not. I was 'searching' for happiness but little did I know that I was not going to find it by accumulating more things or getting a better job or by finding more friends. It was actually very accessible and it was within me rather than outside of me. Might not make sense to you but that statement rings true for me! And to be very honest, the more I simplify, the more joy I feel. These days I love to be at home - cooking meals, homekeeping, being with E, crafting and pottering. I love the simple pleasures of talking with friends. I love nature and getting my camera out to take a photo of a beautiful flower or tree. I love spending time with Mum, Dad, Anthony & Leanne. I especially love any time spent with Kate. And, I love my work. I love a lazy Sunday too!

These days, I don't spend much money on "things". Yes, I am on a very tight budget currently but you know what? I don't feel the urge to spend anyway. And that in itself makes me happy. It brings a smile to my face to know that when I do find something that I just have to have, I will have the money there because I have not spent it on rubbish things.

On a side note, I received my electricity bill and it is $84.50 less than my previous bill!!! My daily kWh usage is down to 22.0kWh - only a little down on the last one but nevertheless it is on the way down! Baby steps...