ART AND FEELING GOOD
All of us sweat the small stuff from time to time but really we shouldn’t, however that’s easier said than done. So what about making a list of the things that make you happy, the things you either love to do or think about.
I have created such a list here, in no particular order mind you! I would love to hear what makes you happy too so let me know?
This acrylic on board painting is my family and friends in Bali for my birthday surprise party that hubby had organized, which is certainly an experience that made me very happy!
Bali celebrations in Art!
But you know the things in life that causes the most happiness are mostly things that are free or at least does not cost too much.
MY HAPPINESS LIST
Time spent with my Swedish cousins
Skipping (even if you are over forty and your husband thinks it is unbecoming for a grown woman)
Puppy breath
The smell of horses
The smell of freshly cut grass
The colour and smell of flowers
Watching the sunset
Hugging someone you Love
Dinner and drinks with good friends
Being in Love
The smell of sundried sheets on the bed
A hot shower
A glass of Red Wine
Childhood memories
Fresh Flowers
Sparkling Red
Cuddling with my dogs
Tail wagging when you come home
A cuddle with my 28 year old Galah
Rain on the Roof
Hearing “Mummy I Love You” – at any age
Painting
Creating in any medium
Reading a good book
Walking on the Beach
And Just walking anytime – anywhere
Swedish Daim chocolates
Dutch extra salted liquorice
My Dads phone calls
My mother’s sense of humour
My husband’s cooking and knowing he loves me still after all these years!
Exploring a new city
Train rides
Favourite songs on the radio
Giggling and not being able to stop
Laughing so hard your face hurts
Loving someone and knowing they love you
Knowing somebody misses you
The smell of the ocean
A summer’s breeze
The view from our house
Twittering birds
Green, green grass
All the colours of nature
A favourite quotation
Seeing a good piece of art
Creating a good piece of art
Naive artists – all artists
When my paintings find a “good” home
Being offered a new artistic venture
Remembering my kids as little children
Seeing my children growing up and becoming delightful adults
Memories of my loving Grandparents
Getting a massage
Paying it forward
A gift of handmade biscuits, cakes & Rocky road
First coffee of the day
Breakfast in bed
A shoulder to lean on
Shopping with my daughter
My son tracking our travels & checking we arrive safely
My daughters planned “Mother & Daughter” surprises
A good movie
A night at the theatre
Listening to children giggle
Phone calls from my kids
Family holidays
Having an open fire
The smell of a wood oven
The smell of bread baking
Sleeping with our dogs in the bed!!
Buying a gift for someone you love
Giving a present
A drink in a Bali hut by the pool
Being busy with lots of projects on!
Meeting people who collect my paintings or read my art blogs
A cup of Belgian Hot Chocolate
My son teaching me something new
Dancing ALL night
Swimming on a hot day or night time swims
So now I hope you will go and make your own list too! Here is a quote I like by Richard Carlson
“Learning to stop sweating the small stuff involves deciding what things to engage in and what things to ignore. From a certain perspective, life can be described as a series of mistakes, one right after another with a little space in between.”
And this one;
“Choose to be kind over being right and you’ll be right everytime.”
So till next time happy painting and sculpting to you all,
Love Marie xxx
Here is another way to make you feel good that have made a huge difference in our lives; 153 The Art of Saturday Night
Why not come and have a look at Marie Jonsson-Harrison’s PAINTINGS FOR SALE, GICLEE PRINTS FOR SALE and SCULPTURES for sale or WALLBASED SCULPTURES. Enjoy an original artwork on your walls or perhaps one on your bed ARTnBED.
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