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(this is a thought provolking post about how to be happy)

The first time I laid eyes on this room, it made me happy. In a giddy sort of way.

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Tamara asked me which room I wanted lunch in and when I stepped into this one, it was a no brainer. I had to have it!

Rustic meeting elegance in this way really spoke to me. That barn wood wall drew me right in. But knowing that the entire building wasn't decorated like this made me appreciate the barn wood even more. The space wasn't overpowered with rustic, but rather, the rustic was highlighted.

Surroundings I adore actually bring me happiness, or should I say, a high I can appreciate.

However when BlogHer asked me to answer the below question, it forced me to penetrate a little deeper.

Deep huh? :) Let's stay in decorator world for a moment.

I wanted to make a new desk for my office but I didn't know how. I had so much to learn!  And naturally I made lots of mistakes along the way. But I eventually figured it out.

pallet farm table desk

Once this thing was actually standing and didn't keel over within an hour, I couldn't believe I accomplished what I had! The feeling I was left with was an overwhelming gratefulness towards myself that I stuck it out and didn't quit.

It's steps like these that help me accept where I currently am. Because I kinda think that's the key to happiness. Being happy where you're currently at.

Loving and accepting myself just the way I am with all my quirks attached is the ONLY way to live.  But accepting yourself as is takes practice. It's all too easy to wish you had more or could do more. But where would you be then? You still would have lots to learn. So... what's the rush? Why not enjoy the ride?

My life is far from perfect. The to-do list is far too long, and my wish list even longer. I belt out the work of two parents and fall short daily. I allow the stress to bite me and can pout like the rest of them during a long rainy month.

But isn't that part of the ride up? Imperfection allows me to learn new things. I have friends that can help mentor my son. There will always be a to-do list and ways to  de-stress. And a heavy rainfall can actually highlight a good DIY project indoors.

Flip it around! Make it all good!

Peaceful moments, quality friends that offer support, family that loves you back, a warm home, food on the table, paid bills, those factors all play a part in our happiness. But I truly think the most important part is, how YOU feel inside of YOU.

Accept you for who you are, then watch what happens. Maybe you can't change the entire world, but you can most certainly change your own. :)

What do you think the secret to happiness is?

How can we become happy if we aren't? 

Feel free to share your views over at BlogHer's main Happiness post  HERE

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