{"id":4037,"date":"2014-03-16T20:05:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-17T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=4037"},"modified":"2014-03-16T20:05:00","modified_gmt":"2014-03-17T00:05:00","slug":"will-celebrating-international-day-of-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/will-celebrating-international-day-of-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Have you heard of International Day of Happiness?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that March 20th is <a href=\"http:\/\/dayofhappiness.net\/take-part\/\" target=\"_blank\">International Day of Happiness<\/a>? \u00a0I really love this idea. I know a lot of people will argue that everyday should be a day of happiness and for some, it is. Unfortunately, there are many people for whom daily happiness is just not possible. \u00a0This is why it&#8217;s nice to be reminded that happiness is truly important and for us to recognize and celebrate it on a specific day.<a href=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Intl-Day-Happiness-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4046\" alt=\"Intl-Day-Happiness \" src=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Intl-Day-Happiness-2.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Intl-Day-Happiness-2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Intl-Day-Happiness-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s an interesting TED talk about synthesized happiness. \u00a0It describes how one&#8217;s brain can perceive any change or a situation, even a potentially negative one, in a happy manner and light. \u00a0This is one of the brain&#8217;s best functions I believe. While most people typically resist change, if we can start seeing our life in a positive manner, we can be happy with the outcome. \u00a0Sometimes it&#8217;s all about perspective. Wouldn&#8217;t that be a great way to live?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">So&#8230; what makes you happy? It can be as simple as seeing flowers bloom for the first time of the season or reconnecting with an old friend. \u00a0I asked my three year old son what makes him happy. \u00a0His answers: eating ice cream with sprinkles, playing baseball and hockey and watching TV. \u00a0For me, it&#8217;s spending quality time with my family. \u00a0I know, it&#8217;s cliche, but that&#8217;s what truly makes me happy. \u00a0Giving my kids my undivided attention while exploring our great city makes me feel happier and better about myself as a mom and an individual. \u00a0This last week the weather cooperated and we actually got to enjoy several outings together.<a href=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/CAM00321.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4047\" alt=\"CAM00321\" src=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/CAM00321-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"467\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/CAM00321-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/CAM00321-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I captured the memories on video and on camera with our beautiful new HP Slate 8 pro tablet. \u00a0I want to get my son excited about international day of happiness so together we selected our favourite pictures of the week. \u00a0We printed them out on our HP printer and together, we made a beautiful collage of what represents HAPPINESS to our family.<a href=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/International-Day-of-Happiness-Collage-.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4045\" alt=\"International Day of Happiness Collage\" src=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/International-Day-of-Happiness-Collage--1024x977.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/International-Day-of-Happiness-Collage--1024x977.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/International-Day-of-Happiness-Collage--300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/International-Day-of-Happiness-Collage-.jpg 2042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The collage is a beautiful reminder to enjoy the little things in life, not just the material things, but the people we spend our time with. 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