Looking back on the summer months, I recall the complete abandon and joy my two London grandsons exhibited when they played in mud puddles following a rain shower. Adults find it difficult to let go of all their worries and concerns and plans even when they are having a good time.
Researchers from the Universities of California, San Francisco, Michigan, Pittsburg and Cornell co-operated on a study of positive emotions and reported the results in a professional journal, "Emotions". Happy people seem to have the ability to savor small moments of happiness in everyday life.
"Small moments of happiness let positive emotions blossom, and that hels us become more open. That openness then helps us build resources that can help us rebound better from adversity and stress, ward off depression, and continue to grow," lead author Barbara Fredrickson said.
I resolve to savor the little things in life. . .fall weather, sitting on the front porch, visiting with friends.
