The Perfect Pick-Me-Up Soundtrack

November Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Happiness”

Background noise? More like foreground joys.

When I’m walking to work in the morning, I’ll often hear the elaborate trill of a Song Sparrow or the “birdie, birdie, birdie” call of a Northern Cardinal. On summer evenings, I’ll catch the “cheery-up” song of the American Robin.

I’m keenly aware of birds singing. Their spirited tunes cut through my mental chatter and jolt me back to the present moment. When I hear an unfamiliar bird call, I pull out my phone and click on the Merlin app to identify it, so hopefully the next time I hear it, I’ll know who’s vocalizing.

Hearing birds joyfully singing is a free boost of happiness. If I see them throwing their heads back, open beaks pointing toward the sky, it’s a bonus.

How can I be glum with these lilting melodies surrounding me?

Thanks, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, for the uplifting prompt!