My Happy Place...

This photo, may seem non impressive, random, ordinary... But to me it's everything. I have been all over the world looking for a better "something", somewhere or  even someone at times to make me happy... happier. Recently I cleaned out my guest room of all things that would make a guest feel comfortable and at home.. Coming to the realization that I rarely have guests, especially after covid.  I took out the oversize King bed, nightstand, TV. I stood in an empty room with an idea.  I breathed in the energy. Mediated for a moment and then began.  I crawled around the crawl space in search of all my favorite things that were stored in boxes.  I organized closets, under beds, even the garage looking for things that "served" me that I had neglected for months, even years. Putting up all the books I collected from my travels and years of being a reader. My bibles given to me since I was born from loved ones and ones that I love. My crystal apple that adorns my name, NYC Marathon, date and time I ran it... A reminder I CAN do anything if I have enough desire.  My grandmother's sewing machine passed down ( I WILL get back to sewing someday).  My warming blanket to keep me warm as I sit and journal, reflecting on days gone by and praying for the days to come...You see, this photo is special ... maybe just to me,  but it's a reminder everyday when I walk into it, breathing in, exhaling out while counting my many blessing that happiness is right where I am.  I don't need to move to a different state, climate , country... I don't need to buy more stuff, I don't need someone to "complete" me because I am a whole.  But I am so so satisfied with all the things I DO have, the great love that my friends, family and my sweetie show me each and every day.This photo.. Can you feel the smile on my face ?I truly hope anyone reading this can find their happiness right where they are as well...xoxo