Happiness.

"What makes you happy?"

I've been asked that question quite a bit. 

And quite often my answer is, 'I dunno, stuff.'

A few days ago I finally sat myself down and said, 'Alright Graish, you need to figure out what makes you happy.' In making this list I found that I tend to 'like' many things, but not a lot of things make me genuinely happy. I think that finding happiness in something is much more than just 'liking' something, but it is your heart finding absolute joy, complete bliss, pure jubilation.  

Here is my list of things that make my heart happy:

1) Flowers. 

As being the daughter of a florist of 12 years, I have learned to see the beauty and simplicity of flowers.

2) Antique shops/thrift stores.  

I may or may not have an obsession. 

3) Hugs. 

Being that my love language is touch, hugs are very special to me. 

4) Organization. 
Many of you know how terrible OCD I am. When all of my DVD's have been alphabetized, it's been a good day.

5) The Humane Society. 
Oh, my love for this organization is strong. I am a lover of all things animals. Kitties, puppies, all of it. Makes me heart melt.

6) Clean sheets.
Pretty sure I'm not the only one. Gotta love that crisp'n'cool feeling. 

7) Tea time with Jesus. 
Taking a little time out of the day to sit down and dig into scripture with a cup of tea is probably my favorite moment of each day.

8) Tattoos.
Already having 3, and with more to come, I've gotta say looking down and seeing such sweet memories and reminders on my skin daily is a fantastic feeling.

9) Books. 
My, oh my. My mom's love for books definitely traveled into my blood stream. I cannot count the amount of books that I own and I hope I never do. Really, though. It's scary. Books on books on books.

Now, let me ask you, what truly makes you happy?

xoxo