… the cool underside of a pillow… dreaming on the riverbank… going to sleep with a line through every item on the things-to-do list… enjoying morning coffee on the terrace of your hotel room... finding each other being only the beginning… driving along country roads through woodland valleys that smell of the earth… discovering your own quiet joy… thinking of the day, of your home, of your family, of things past, of things to come… being the happiest in our lives…
-- Barbara Ann Kipfer, “14,000 Things to be Happy About”

Happily you had a peaceful night’s sleep last night and this morning you woke to find yourself in your right mind and body. Thankfully you were able to put one foot in front of the other and make it to the bath to prepare for the day, then find clean and/or comfortable clothing to wrap your precious body. Gratefully you ate a smart breakfast and stepped out of your door and onto the roadways before traffic began to build. With a smile you reached your destination, and the greetings you received upon your entrance were genial and jovial.

But, wait, let’s go back and look at the details of your day so far, for it’s truly the little things that delight you at your core.

While you slept peacefully, you were covered with the softest, fuzziest, warmest blanket. The pillows cuddled your head and supported your neck just so. When the alarm sounded, it did not buzz annoyingly, nor did loud music blare to startle you awake. Instead the sound was a gentle and constant hum that woke you. Upon waking, you were aware of your even breathing, the birds chirping and the wind chime delicately tinkling. After your morning prayer, you noticed the stillness and peacefulness in your home and throughout your Spirit. Sitting on the edge of your bed, you marveled at how healthy you felt – your blood was flowing freely, your muscles didn’t ache (too much), nothing was swollen, and nothing hurt.

In the bathroom, you sat in a warm bath and enjoyed the solace of water on the muscles that did ache. Lotioned and scented, your choice of attire perfectly accentuated the lines and curves of your body and you appreciated how they adapted to and flattered you. The reflection in the mirror confirmed that you are fine.

At breakfast, your banana was just ripe, the poached egg was perfect, your toast had just the right amount of spread, and the fresh-brewed Kenyan coffee was splendid. With time to spare, you secured your cozy home, bid it well, got in your equally comfortable car and drove at an easy speed to the job you’ve always wanted. Upon arrival, you were acknowledged, complimented on your day’s chic and tenor, and left alone to conduct your morning rituals.

There are so many things to be happy about, especially when you consider the little things. What little things make you happy, and can you ride on them to get you through the day to a happy evening and another happy day?

Sadiqqa © 2007