{"id":888,"date":"2014-09-17T08:55:25","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T14:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/theprinciplesofspiritualliving\/?p=888"},"modified":"2014-09-17T08:55:25","modified_gmt":"2014-09-17T14:55:25","slug":"getting-happiness-back-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/theprinciplesofspiritualliving\/2014\/09\/getting-happiness-back-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Happiness Back In Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

This week I want to chat with you about how a room freshener led to a change in my thinking and attitude. Now you might be wondering exactly how that could happen. Or, you might rabbit hole I may have decided this week to fall into. Either way I can safely say that you probably have a smile on your face.<\/p>\n

Or not. I hope so, though! The type of room freshener I\u2019m talking about are those gel-like, round beads that you may have seen in a candle store. They scent rooms or your car with a far lighter scent than a candle or incense. My partner got one for me and it fits perfectly in the backseat cup holder in my car.<\/p>\n

\"469341189_584\"<\/a>But after a couple of weeks of summer heat, all that was left of the puffed up nodules were some very small hard, seed-like looking grains. The scent still lingered, but what to do? Just for fun I filled the jar halfway with warm water. In less than 30 minutes I had a jar full of those gel-like beads again, as well as a more pronounced scent for my car!<\/p>\n

I marveled at how quickly and easily they transformed back to their intended appearance and function. (Side note:\u00a0 I\u2019ve done this process again at least twice with the same result!) It occurred to me that sometimes I feel just like those dried out beads. My heart becomes hard and feels like it\u2019s going to crack in half. Then someone smiles or is kind to me when I\u2019m out running errands. Or, I may read something funny online that makes me question my sadness or anger. My heart softens and the world no longer looks so cruel and cold.<\/p>\n

How quickly that can happen! In an instant \u2013 far less than 30 minutes! \u2013 we can be transformed. Our lives become immediately happier and we don\u2019t feel as alone. I don\u2019t know what the triggers are for you, either for feeling down or rejuvenating yourself to the person you love to be. But I do know it\u2019s important that we all find what it is we do to change our attitude. For me it\u2019s a Beach Boys album or a Cher disco CD. (Give me a break here? I grew up on the Southern California coast and came out in the late 1970s!)<\/p>\n

Find something you know will make you happy. Perhaps it\u2019s a reading, a place, some music or the kindness of a friend. Keep that action on mental speed dial. Our spirit may be eternal, but our lives in these bodies have a very limited time on the planet. Take advantage of every second of every day!<\/p>\n

In Spirit, Truth and Playfulness,<\/p>\n

Terry<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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