A state of mind.

Shit happens. All the time. And especially when you least expect it.

I don’t want to sound like a corny Disney movie but the fact is that there is beauty and wonder in the world. And perspective. All it takes is a frame of mind to appreciate the good things. And put into perspective the bad.

This can be particularly difficult when you can’t see beyond the doom and gloom of that which is around you.

So here is my (somewhat myopic)  list to happiness.

Travel.  There is nothing like new places and people that will make you marvel at this planet we call home.

Breathe. Inhale to the count of 4. Hold it to the count of 4. Exhale to the count of 5. It helps. Theatre folk do it too as a relaxation technique.

Eat. The very reason comfort food was invented was to soothe our insides and give us that warm fuzzy content feeling.

Chocolate. Miracle food. Ally. Friend. Enough said.

Escape . The reason mindless entertainment works is because it transports us to another world - to sympathize/judge/laugh/cry/critique someone else’s life.

Music – think you can’t express your feelings or give vent to your emotions? Chances are someone else said it better – and in song!

Enjoy your weekend folks!

I am off to Sydney this weekend to take care of matters listed above :)