Wednesday 18 November 2015

Despite the Weather, Let's Spread Some Happiness

Hello everyone, how are you getting on in the wind and the rain?

We had a rather damp night away, staying in St Albans.  I'm sure it's a lovely city, but when the weather isn't good, it's difficult to enjoy walking around.

We did spend some time in the cathedral, which was very interesting.






We had a lovely meal in the Wetherspoons in the city centre - a bit like being in a medieval banqueting hall.


November seems to be going just as quickly as October did.  My resolution for next year is to work out how to make more time - it may require some magical prowess, but I'll see what I can do.

I've just finished reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.


What a fabulous book.  It's not a newly published book, it's been available for quite some time, but I've only just discovered it and it's got me so excited.

Gretchen spent a year thinking about ways to maximise her happiness.  She wasn't unhappy, she wanted to see if it was possible to find ways to be even more happier with who she is and what she does.  She devotes a chapter and a topic to each month - relationships, friendships, money, leisure activities, spiritual matters, health etc.  This is not a book that tells you how to live your life.  It is Gretchen's own experiences that she relates, in a humorous and entertaining way.  It is very inspiring and I've already started planning for my own happiness project.  Like Gretchen, I have a happy life, I have everything I need and I have a wonderful family, but I think it's important that we constantly try to improve ourselves so that we can be more supportive to those around us.

Happiness is infectious and I'd like to do my bit to spread it around.

12 comments:

  1. What a beautiful cathedral, it must have been lovely to visit. I hope that you are always very happy indeed!! xx

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    1. Thank you Amy, it was a beautiful cathedral, and so different to the other medieval cathedrals we have visited. It stood out for being so different. I wish you lots of happiness as well.

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  2. How fab. My son graduated in St Alban's Cathedral a year ago this week. Sounds like a good book. x

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    1. What a spectacular location for a graduation .

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    2. That was me Daffy - signed in on the wrong account - to much work lately::(

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    3. I thought it was a strange name for someone commenting. Hope work settles down for you and you get a chance to catch up.with yourself.

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  3. Such a shame about the weather on your recent trip. The weatherspoons certainly looks very upmarket what a great building. I must look at that book, I have come across it on a few blogs with great recommendations. Have a great week.

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    1. I bought the book for 1p on Amazon (plus p&p) - a real bargain - I'm about to start re-reading it.

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  4. HI Janet, glad life is good and happy for you. Its been rainy and grey in Nottingham and we expect snow by the end of the week, by the way the book you mentioned looks like something I would enjoy reading x

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    1. Yes the weather's miserable here today as well - I'm not looking forward to the colder weather but hopefully it will be dry. I'd definitely recommend the book.

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  5. Hi Janet, I have been missing your little space here. I loved that book and should read it again to refresh my memory on how to get organized and therefore be happier!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. I've missed you too and I've been thinking of you and your family. XXX

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