It's been awhile, but I'd recognize it anywhere. That sense of satisfaction that comes from hitting "publish" after a particularly cathartic or revelatory blog post.
What's Next?
To recap: Someone, let's say The Universe, sent me on a journey two years ago because my ability to find happiness had disintegrated. There were no bursts of joy in my day-to-day life, no moments of gratitude for small wonders. I was a sponge for sadness.
So It sent me to a country that values pleasure above all else. And it rocked my world to see the result of this take the form of stronger family bonds, healthier eating habits, and togetherness as the #1 pastime. Just as the Rumi poem suggests that God drew a circle in the sand around exactly where I’m standing, the trip transformed me in such a way that I am certain that it was never NOT going to happen.
Italy was meant to spur my curiosity about how to maintain the feeling, once I was back in the States, of experiencing my life as a celebration of my five senses. It was a complete overhaul on my Priority List. (You can read all about my pursuit of pleasure and the inevitable shenanigans that followed in my older posts).
A New Journey
How appropo then, that the blog that began in Italy now will become a Happiness Project. An exploration of many facets, including things like "the Italian philosophy of pleasure," and the basic components of contentment. Maybe also helpful reminders to embrace life like its a warm hug from a hearty Italian grandmother.
I hope it will become a place to come and practice gratitude.
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