December 30, 2013: What Tickles My Soul
I am so grateful for the realization of what tickles my soul, and what I need to be happy.
Art, music, movies, meditation, learning, reading – not necessarily what pumps up other people’s dopamine levels – but those things are what my “feel-good hormone” needs.
As I have written daily in this journal over the past year, I have also explored my individual character traits, strengths and weaknesses…and that consciousness has led me to find new and better ways to apply what I do well, and areas to work on for improvement.
I identified my passion – education – I understand where it came from, and how blessed I am to be able to follow that passion in a profession that allows this natural love to boost my life’s satisfaction.
I am thankful for this year of practicing what research tells us is a proven mood-elevator – showing gratitude. I know this will have a long-lasting effect on my happiness, and I know this habit will always be a way of life for me…always, always finding something to be grateful for….every day. It is such a relief to realize you don’t have to be as successful, creative, or compassionate as siblings or neighbors or colleagues….
You can just be you….understand you…understand your past, come to terms with who you are, accept and love yourself, embrace your originality and uniqueness, and live for the moment. Be happy for what you have right in that very minute.
Know yourself well…understand your passion…know what you need to tickle your soul…and attend to that need daily.
I am grateful for this understanding and for knowing exactly what tickles my soul. ~ Carole (Cookie) Everhart ❤