Happiness

The other day I was talking to a friend and he asked me, "are you happy?" He was referring to something specific but it caught me off guard. I wasn't particularly happy at the moment. In fact I didn't know what I was feeling, which is normally the case until I stop and analyze my feelings, but I knew that it wasn't happy. I wasn't upset, nor was I depressed, maybe a bit melancholy, definitely not pensive, all in all I guess I was kind of in a ho hum sort of state. The rest of that evening I was trying to figure out if I was happy in general.

So what are the things that I find happiness in
Spending time with good friends either in a group or one on one
Giving Bible Studies
Telling others about what Jesus has done for me
Helping others
Cooking (especially for other people)
Playing games with friends
Reading a book
Learning about physics, biology, history, linguistics
Studying the Bible
Reflecting on the Blessings that God has given me
Picking a wildflower bouquet
Cloud Watching
Star Gazing
Camping/Backpacking
Running (when I actually go)
Hiking/walking with a friend or a group of friends
Cooking/baking with people
Listening to stories
walking in the rain (warm rain)
Catching up with friends and family
Playing ultimate frisbee or disc golf
Playing volleyball
Playing with Emily
Doing a puzzle
Crocheting and teaching others to crochet
Making lasting friendships
Spending time with my sister!
Ice skating

There are so many things that bring me happiness. I have found that the key to being happy is sharing it with other people. Lately I have been extremely introverted and although I need that time by myself if I have too much of it I think I become a social recluse. It is important that we reach out to others and share the happiness that we have found in Christ. There are so many hurting people in this world it is refreshing to find people who have found there happiness in Christ because it is the only way it will last.  This life is not about us and the more we share and give in an unconditional unselfish way the more we are walking in the very atmosphere of heaven.

 God’s church is the court of holy life, filled with varied gifts and endowed with the Holy Spirit. The members are to find their happiness in the happiness of those whom they help and bless. - AA 12.2