🎯 Where is your "Happy Place"?

Hi!

Yesterday I said I would take it easy today, spending quality time outdoors and with my girlfriend.

So, I'll be brief, and today's entry will be all about gratitude, slow living and happiness.

See you tomorrow, and enjoy your saturday!

💡 Your Mantra for Today

I am grateful for the people I have in my life

This affirmation is powerful because it reminds us to be thankful for the people who are in our lives, no matter how small or big their role may be.

It helps us remember that we are not alone and that there is a strong community of people who are willing to support us, encourage us, and be there for us when we need it.

When we express gratitude for the people in our lives, it can create a positive cycle, where we are more likely to be kinder, more generous, and more supportive of others, which in turn can make us and those around us happier.

📝 A Reflection for Today

Where is your "happy place"?

Using this prompt in your journaling can help you in several ways.

Firstly, it can help you identify the physical or mental space where you feel most content and at peace. This can be a helpful exercise in self-awareness and mindfulness.

Secondly, describing your happy place can help you visualize it more clearly, which can be a useful tool for relaxation and stress relief.

Finally, reflecting on your happy place can help you identify the things that bring you joy and happiness, which can be helpful in making decisions and setting goals that align with your values and priorities.

💬 Quote of the Day

📖 A Book I Enjoyed

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer is the story of Christopher Johnson McCandless, a young man from a privileged background who gave away his savings and hitchhiked across the country to Alaska to live in the wilderness.

Key Takeaways

1. Live Boldly and Take Risks: McCandless chose to take the risk of living in the wild, despite not having any experience with the outdoors or survival skills. 

2. Find Your Own Path: Christopher chose to blaze his own path and follow his own set of values and beliefs rather than following the traditional path of his peers. 

3. Follow Your Dreams: he was determined to live out his dreams and follow his passions, no matter how difficult or challenging it was. 

4. Be Self-Reliant: McCandless chose to be self-reliant and live off the land, relying only on his own skills and resources to survive. 

5. Follow Your Dreams: Chris wanted to live out his dreams and follow his passions, no matter how difficult or challenging it was.

This book is an inspiring story of self-discovery and courage that showcases the power of taking risks and following one's dreams. Anyone looking for inspiration and motivation to follow their own path and blaze their own trail could benefit from reading this book.

Here you can read a more in depth summary on my website or if you want, you can buy the book on Amazon.

Enjoy your weekend and take it easy, at least for today,Simon