Happiness is......

Happiness isn't having lots of money, material things, living lavishly or having tons of friends. 

Happiness is sitting and listening to the ocean waves crash against the
rocks, while smelling the fresh salty air.
Happiness is watching a mother dog just lay there while her pups wallow her
and bite at her tail.
Happiness is watching puppies snuggle in close as they nurse from her
warm body.
Happiness is taking a long walk in the woods with my kids and watching them
find something interesting under rocks and crevices.

Happiness is taking a walk at night and listening to the night sounds.

Happiness is sitting and roasting marshmallows over a campfire.
Happiness is smelling freshly ploughed earth.
Happiness is unexpectantly finding your soul mate and know from the moment you meet, you're going to spend the rest of your life with him.
Happiness is the unconditional love of a soul mate.
Happiness is being able to trust someone implicitly.

Happiness is getting a heart felt hug from someone you love.
Happiness is being able to sit quietly with your soul mate and not having to speak.
Happiness is having just one or two special someone's in your life who
appreciate you for you.
Happiness is knowing you have someone you can depend on.
Happiness is knowing your kids appreciate the simple things.
Happiness is watching a mother bird feed her young.
Happiness is watching your dog shake off the excess water after a bath and
watching everyone run.
Happiness is when your best friend somehow knows you've had a bad day and
ends up calling. Just hearing his/her voice cheers you up.
Happiness is feeling comfortable being silly with your best friends, no
matter where you are.
Happiness is hearing deep laughter of my kids.
Happiness is seeing the excitement as  couple go through a very much wanted
pregnancy.
Happiness is the birth of a baby and seeing the new parents glow with
happiness.
Happiness is watching a dog from the shelter go home with his new family.
Happiness is freshly baked bread slathered with butter and honey.

Happiness is watching your family enjoy a special meal you've worked hard on all day.
Happiness is watching a child play in the mud and have the time of it's life.

Happiness is watching a teenager open the door for an elderly person.

Happiness is watching ferrets 'dook' it out in the front room.

Happiness is knowing someone loves you.

Happiness are things that are often taken for granted.

Happiness is knowing how to enjoy the simple things in life.

Happiness is the path you create.