Finding something to do....

I had a couple of fun days wrapping Christmas presents to set under my tree. I do enjoy the shinny papers that I have chosen because it reflects the lights that twinkle above them.

But, looking back just a few days ago, I was sick, bedridden for a couple of days. I hardly ever get sick, so this was a huge annoyance to me. My mind wanders over all the things that I should be doing...when I could think straight-right? Outside wasn't the only thing that was foggy! My head hurt and made me dizzy at times. The rest of my body was screaming at me. I'm not much of a medicine taker. Relying mostly on holistic remedies to sooth my pains and nausea. Eventually, it did the trick. But while I was laying in my cozy warm bed, I decided to watch some television to take my mind off of my woes. Not much that caught my interest.....the DIY channel? No, I didn't want to watch someone work at something..I wanted to work!....How about the Animal planet? .....monsters inside me show is on.....

Oh auwk!!!! No thank you, not even when I feel well....So I settled for the Walton's on the Hallmark channel. Nothing in that to make me gag- or no violence. Just passive happy old time life adventures. ( I have to admit, I do love those Baldwin sisters making their 'recipe' and acting sugary adorable in their oddities)
In my quiet time I did reflect on people who over work themselves ( I've been guilty of that) Working yourself hard all the time will make you prosper financially, obviously. But to obtain real success in your life you need to do what makes you truly happy. Being satisfied with those that are around you. If your finding yourself smiling or laughing throughout your day; that's telling you your doing it right...living. You need to be nurturing your health, mind and body .Practice deepening your empathy and compassionate expressions. Reach out to someone you haven't talked too lately. You might not get another chance. Life has twists we don't count on....
 Even smile when you don't feel like it. Why? Because it sends a signal to your brain and soon it will become real. It helps crowd out all the negativity that's bumming your day out, replacing it with a positive gesture-smiling.~

 Something that simple does actually work!
Doing this will not only lift your spirits, but others will see you and want what you have...Happiness and inner Peace. A sort of Namaste' being.