Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Happiest Moments

I was watching Oprah the other day and she was going on an on about the book Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. The book is all about Elizabeth's personal and spiritual journey in search of inner peace and from the sound of it, this woman had her demons. She was in the midst of a devastating divorce and depression and decided to work on really loving and being a good friend to herself.

She started a new journal and began writing everyday and motivates others to do the same. She says to start the day by writing in your journal "What do you really, really, really want?" and then answer the question. Then write out your mantra (something you repeat to yourself). And at the end of everyday, take note and write out the day's happiest moment. So I've been going for a few days now and this is what I've got so far:

Saturday 19 April 2008

What do I really, really, really want?
To love each other forever

Happiest Moment:
When (The Boyfriend) surprised me by being right behind me when I was on the phone with him. (Silly? I know, but I loved it.)

Mantra:
Nothing I commit myself to can fail. I am beautiful. I am able.


Sunday 20 April 2008

What do I really, really, really want?
To have a beautiful body

Happiest Moment:
Making the girls at work laugh and feeling like part of the team.

Mantra:
Nothing I commit myself to can fail. I am beautiful. I am able.


Monday 21 April 2008

What do I really, really, really want?
To be successful

Happiest Moment:
Falling asleep in (The Boyfriend's) arms.

Mantra:
Nothing I commit myself to can fail. I am beautiful. I am able.


Tuesday 21 April 2008

What do I really, really, really want?
A great job where I feel appreciated.

Happiest Moment:
Hearing Mama laugh while on the phone.

Mantra:
Nothing I commit myself to can fail. I am beautiful. I am able.


Even though I'm only four-days deep into this, looking back and reading my happiest moments is really special to me. So now I'm going to encourage you to take note of your happiest moments each day and to take the time to experience the pleasure of the little things that make each day worth getting out of bed for.