Happiness Habits

Life has endless stressors,

but we can't live in fear.

We’ve got to find respite

to thrive, despite chaos.

So I create cozy nooks,

and establish self-care routines.

That summer afternoon,

as the sun was setting,

I placed a table by the

vibrant nasturtium patch

in my backyard garden.

A plate of crispy pakoras

and a cup of steaming tea.

I munched, and sipped,

inhaling the sweet pea

watching the swallows

flying overhead.

I was filled with serenity

and overflowing gratitude.

We can’t dwell on complaints.

We can’t expect others

to make us happy.

We must learn how

to glean and savor awe

in mundane and ordinary.