Wednesday, February 18, 2015

NaBloPoMo: Make...Happiness?


Today's NaBloPoMo post is, "What do you do to try to make other people happy? What do you do to try to make yourself happy?"Clip art image

This obviously is a two-part question though related or can be.

What I love to do to make others happy is any of the following in no particular order:

1) Teasing others (with words) in a harmless jestful way, not using jokes though as I cannot seem to ever recall them. It is imperative that I feel comfortable with a person or group of people in order to do this. This is really important as I need to know that the person(s) know that I am teasing them.

2) Being of service to others which usually makes them happy. I have this 'helping' magnet inside me it seems.

3) Sharing information and/or resources which is what I am naturally good at and enjoy doing for others.

4) Supporting others through words of encouragement. Now if only I can use those same words more often on me! ;)

Think of this latter point (or me for that matter) in terms like a cheerleader for her sporting team. I am like that: the "Rah-Rah!" cheerer!

Words like "You go girl!" (though I rarely ever use the word "girl" to a woman) may escape my mouth. I'm much more inclined, rather, to say something along the lines of, "Go for it! You can do it!" and now that I think of it, do I ever offer my help (as in "Let me know how I can support you")? Hmmm...that seems rather ironic considering what I said above!

In terms of the second part of the question above, in how I make myself happy, there are many ways. My interests vary and span a wide sector, though are mainly in the creative and expressive arts arenas:

1) Singing whether in choir - two this season - or at home to CDs of pop music OR chanting in Sanskrit with accompanying music in the background.

2) Dancing creatively at events or at home ... haven't done that too much this past year or so due to my foot and knee injuries.

3) Writing, another form of self-expression to me in the form of this blog at the moment.

4) Reading books, non-fiction and fiction; I enjoy both for different reasons.

5) Giving energy healing because when I give, I also receive, though that isn't my primary aim.

6) Walking in nature, and while doing so, preferably touching and/or hugging trees, smelling flowers and the like.

So I have an idea! Let's paint the town red! You do what makes you happy, and I'll do what makes me happy. What do you say to that?! ;)

How do you uplift others and yourself?

Today's blog prompts are by NaBloPoMo and by Sulekha Rawat who inspired Blog-A-Rhythm's blog prompt for Wordy Wednesday.

14 comments:

  1. That's a 'happy' list of things we can do to make others and ourselves feel happy :) I am like you, I too can never remember jokes! I actually find very few jokes really funny, something must be wrong with me :)

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    1. Thanks Beloo. And yes, I am like you in that regard as I find only a handful of jokes truly funny. So I don't think there is anything wrong with you. If there is, then I am in trouble! ;) (That's an example of my teasing!) <3

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  2. I sort of feel that you are the kind of person who will go all out to make others happy Ell :)

    As for me writing , well, for myself and for others I try to talk to them, take them out and all...

    Random Thoughts Naba..Fifty Shades Of Criticism....

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    1. Oh not always Naba! I am not a saint! ;) Those are great ways to make others happy, including your writings which I so enjoy as it seems many others. ;) <3

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  3. I like your positive view on life, Elly! You definitely spread cheer and warmth all around you! Way to go! ♥

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    1. Thanks Shilpa, though I am beginning to worry about the misconception of me always being happy and spreading good cheer. I definitely am not like that, all the time! ;) <3

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  4. How interesting Elly that you chant in Sanskrit, the language of the Gods. Chanting is really peaceful and it also makes me happy. :)

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    1. Oh, I have mentioned it in several posts Suzy. It is an act of 'devotion' as that is the word that came to me intuitively when I questioned in my mind why I loved it so! :) It brings me to a place of joy, peace, love, happiness, and bliss! :) <3

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  5. Ellyyou are very sweet. You will go to any extent to keep others happy.Came to know more about you from your post.

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    1. Thanks Usha, though I do often, but not always, at least not when I am upset. I am true to my emotions for the most part. ;) And likewise, I am glad to get to know more of you through your book which I just started reading today (after finishing Carol Graham's). :) <3

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  6. You seem like such a warm, no-fuss kind of a person, Elly! Your friends are lucky :-)

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    1. I am generally warm at heart; however, I have my 'cool' days too! ;) My friends do find me loyal though which I am. :) <3

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  7. We seem to have a lot in common in how we make ourselves happy and others happy. ♥

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    1. That's cool Kathy, I like that! ;) Thanks for sharing! :) <3

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