Today is the first day so far in my search for happiness blog that I'm just not feeling in the mood. I knew the day would come and am somewhat surprised that it's taken 77 days to do so. I actually have COVID at the moment, and although I've had it a couple of times before, it's still taken me out. Not that it's an excuse, but I'm just setting the scene a bit.

I woke up this morning aching, sick, and in a cold sweat. Foggy mind, scattered thoughts, loss of appetite, and just overall feeling low. But that happens, and you just have to get on with it. During low periods in my life, especially as I have gotten older, I try to use the time to reflect on the good aspects of my life and the silver lining that is always to be found.

Today, my daughter is sick too, so it's just the two of us at home. Not a lot going on. We've had some breakfast, baked a cake, and are now waiting for some orange juice ice blocks to freeze. In the meantime, we're watching a movie. She's relaxing, so I’ve got some time to catch up on personal admin that I've been brushing aside for a little while now.

Sometimes, when things feel a bit mundane, feel like tedious processes, sickness, or sorrow, the simple essence of doing nothing or being forced to do nothing creates opportunities to engage in meaningless tasks, that at their core, create fulfillment, purpose, and a foundation in our lives.

It’s easy to focus on big acts of excitement, large successes or excess emotional charge from any feeling of euphoria as being foundations in our happiness and the only aspect of life to focus on. However, sometimes the mundane, day-to-day, overlooked, meaningless tasks are actually the ones that without realising, bring you the most joy and continuously stacking these tasks creates deeper connection, satisfaction and longevity within our happy-o-meters.
I think a large majority of people over look the smaller details in life and failure to do so means you miss out on a large portion of your surroundings. When time slows down and moments seem to feel somewhat boring, simply because it’s not bursting with excitement, I think those moments are opportunities to reflect and enjoy the minor details that are the cause of the majority of your happiness. Embrace the smaller moments, the day-to-day moments, the moments of joy and solitude in times on mundane, boredom or sickness, because those moments are fantastic moments of understanding, significant moments of fulfillment and wonderful moments of everything. Embracing these moments are important moments in the search for happiness

Thanks,

Dean