Daily writing prompt

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?

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I think it might be the word ‘things’? Or, maybe it is that I can’t answer this question very easily. I can’t reliably go for one activity and say ‘Ah! That makes me happy every time’. The truth is, everything is a little different each time experience it. To take an example.

I am learning to play classical guitar. I play it most days but, whilst I often enjoy the learning process, it is also difficult, and I get frustrated with my mistakes. Also, it’s hard. It’s rare I play a piece and think that I played it spot on, and that made me happy. I enjoy performing in public, but I haven’t done that for a few years now. I think because I can’t be bothered.

The company of my wife often makes me happy. We make each other laugh. The same goes for my son. But, of course, we may worry about our loved ones from time to time. I like a nice beer, and I’m going to have one in twenty minutes while I’m making pizza. And I do like pizza? Sometimes more than others. I like cycling, but I prefer going down hills to up them. I like a nice cup of tea, but I wouldn’t say it brings me happiness.

A beautiful view! Yes. That always makes me happy. I never tire of beauty in nature. One down, four to go. I’ll dig out a photo of Valtos beach in Parga, Greece. Now for that beer…