A list to get you going

It’s funny how we rarely put aside time for ourselves. I am not making a list or asking folk to do it to take stock of their relationships. But knowing what makes you truly happy is a very good thing indeed. So that’s the point of this exercise. I’ve listed my passions in life. The things that make me truly happy.

Music – from listening to going to concerts - its way up there

Traveling

Food – I actually enjoy food to the point where it’s probably sinful in a few religions :”>

Books

Comedy/ Humor – Funny saying something funny makes me happy. Not only do I marvel the genius that can come up with humorous ideas, but can enjoy it for what it is. It’s probably the few moments when I truly live for the moment without thinking about the sensibilities the joke’s hurting or what the author is talking about. Music isn’t so ‘cos it invariably ends up opening a very introspective chapter in my head and my favorite songs are so ‘cos they make me think about things.

Movies – I prefer comedies, but wouldn’t shun the others. They manage to teleport me to this other worlds, so seamlessly sometimes. I hate the sentimental films ‘cos I get so involved in all films and before you know it, I’ll be weeping to some sappy sod story.

Driving – A gust of wind on my face can do wonders to the curves around my mouth. Ohh and love driving in the rain.

Children – spending time with them, talking to them. It gets truly rewarding when they let you into their world. The uninhibited thought process, the unbridled joy for little things. Guess it’s just good to be around like minded people :-)

Talking – Not to sound like an egoist with that point, but there was a time when I thought I was rather special. Having known many more folk since then, I’ve realized such amazing things about other people and how beautiful some facets in people can be, even if I don’t incorporate them myself. I love talking to people, getting to understand their beliefs and passions in life. People light up when they talk about whatever it is that gets them started and I like seeing that. That kind of feeling is infectious and you’ll find yourself grinning before you know it. I for one love to grin.

So think of your passions. It’s nice to take a lil time off and think about them. For all you know, you’ve probably been ignoring some of them ‘cos you didn’t think about them till now. You’ve got nothing to loose.