I can be Positive even if I’m not Happy

We asked Driver Doug to list his top Thirty things that make him happy.

30. Seeing the “On Time” arrival and departure display at an airport next to my flight number.

29. Hearing my barista say, “Would you like to use your points for a free drink and sandwich?”

28. Logging on to zoom and being accepted by the host immediately and seeing my name displaying correctly.

27. Going to my PO Box and seeing keys for my recent orders.

26. Opening a credit card statement online and seeing all zeros on the balance box.

25. Catching a bus right away and not having to wait at all, especially if the operator holds the door open.

24. Seeing someone happy to see me.

23. Having a passing dog nuzzle me even if they don’t know me.

22. Having enough people present before a zoom meeting to ask for readers.

21. Seeing a rainbow and watching it become brighter and bolder.

20. Seeing the sun come out between clouds just as I think or say something positive.

19. Hearing the rain beating on the roof or windows outside.

18. Receiving thanks for stepping-in to help.

17. Seeing blueberry pancakes taking up the whole plate.

16. Looking around in my row and seat on a plane and not seeing any babies or tots within at least ten rows.

15. Seeing no line at the coffeeshop in the morning when I am running late to make my own cup.

14. Getting out of a business meeting in ten minutes.

13. Seeing I have a new subscriber on my Word Press blog.

12. Seeing I have new views on my FineArtAmerica page.

11. Feeling blessed with a coincidence.

10. Praying sincerely and having a knowingness that the message got through.

9. Getting a ride from a friend who knows how to drive safely.

8. Yielding to someone at the checkout who has one item, and let them get ahead of me when I have more than ten items.

7. Leaving SFO for Palm Springs with no delay on the taxiway.

6. Looking at all the congratulations on my birthday.

5. Feeling trade winds breezes in the afternoon in August, and knowing I’m not living in Phoenix or Orlando.

4. Getting attention in almost any form, time or place.

3. Hearing and seeing someone laugh at my sarcasm or share.

2. Buying a friend breakfast and they don’t recoil or refuse.

And the number one thing that makes me happy is:

1, Hearing my favorite song intro on my nano when I start my walk.