Happiness is Like Fine Wine, Only Gets Better With Age

Wrinkles are a sign of the good times.

I wake up each morning happy. Usually happier than I was the previous day. Know why? I have discovered a secret. Not a profound one, but it gave me solace in how I view the world.

I live life in a mindful routine to engage with myself. Setting an intention and a purpose centered around me. Smile. The bigger the smile, the better I feel.

My mindful routine is the following:

• Yoga (I recommend Yoga With Adrienne on YouTube, she is the bomb!)
• Meditate (I recommend Great Meditation on YouTube, it has all you need!)
• Journal (I recommend getting a Moleskine to invest in the process of reflecting and learning!)

Yoga is the connection to the body.

Meditation is the connection to the mind.

Journaling is the connection to the soul.

The belief I have is to find what nourishes these three areas of ourselves to feel whole. Wholeness for me is feed through the ego — the balance between conscious and unconscious. When a union is created, I refuse to let it fail. Consistency helps to bridge stability to your life. The foundation of a bridge is rooted in the abutment. Any traction felt can be observed by these endpoints, which can be symbolized between the heart and mind; what travels on the road in between is the soul.

Each day I do this, I feel different. I could not describe the sensation as better, but it is serene. Some mornings do happen to be more difficult than others, but I do not allow it to compound. Adverse interest is not something to hold onto. It is best to let it go.

Each morning in my journal, I tell myself a story. It reflects on the raw emotions I feel and how they came to be. I find myself exploring into great depths of my psyche to try to understand myself better. It’s a form of therapy for me.

Find something to define your happiness in. You may note down or think about moments in your life you felt the happiest. It could be as simple as sitting down to drink a cup of coffee without mindlessly scrolling on your phone or reading the local newspaper obituaries to see if you recognize the name of someone who passed. Take the time to be in your space. Savor the feeling of it. Either take notes mentally, on paper, or a nearby napkin to write down the sensations consuming the following senses:

1. See: Write down five things or people coming into view with you.
2. Hear: Write down four sounds delighting your ears.
3. Smell: Write down three of the smells consuming your nostrils.
4. Touch: Write down two things or people you are holding onto.
5. Taste: Write down a taste of any kind you experience.

Doing this sensory activity will help you be happier at the moment. And who knows, perhaps you might look back at the napkin you stuffed in your draw years later. Read the note aloud to yourself. Then experience the whole moment all over again, giving you a jolt of energy.

We all need a boost from time to time. This helps us realize our perspective on life is dictated by the choices we make. Can we choose to allow our moments to affect our happiness scale to rise above or soar down? I prefer we rise above like an eagle in the sky.

I’ve known it to be true for me to have loved ones I can go to and talk to. We all have them, or at least I hope we all do. These people tend to remind us of the good times we shared. While you bask in these moments with them, feel appreciation for them and yourself that you built this strong bond and connection. It is extraordinary to have someone supportive by your side. Life is a long trek; you might as well take those along the ride who are meant to lift you.

Allow them to inspire you as you inspire them. Happiness like this is a funnel of joy-giving from person to person. This is ever-changing and developing into something splendid and unique. There is no such thing as a bigger picture here, just you and them. Stay present and receptive in this space while the time nourishes you with an abundance of happiness.

There is no right way or formula to make happiness flourish. It is through the belief in ourselves that we can make it happen. If we refuse to create hope within ourselves for happiness, then it is unlikely to occur. Live life with little to no regrets by staying in the present and bringing a loved one or two for the ride.

I believe each of you can do it because you are here reading. The first part of your commitment has commenced. Now, embark on the second part by following through with actions.

Stay well, friends.