Happiness Is...

There are so many things that make me happy. Two of these things are exercise and naps. I feel so good after a spin or zumba class, a long walk or a quick run on the treadmill. I feel alive and invigorated as the blood pumps through my veins. I feel like I have done something good for myself. Don't get me wrong I am no gym rat nor am I addicted to exercise. It is not always easy to motivate myself to get moving. I don't always enjoy the act of exercise itself either. I usually feel the best after the exercise is over. Don't we all? But, I am thankful that I have a healthy body that allows me to move and exercise.

The opposite of exercise I also enjoy. A good nap! I love lying on the couch in a quiet house before the kids get home from school and thinking to myself "Self, you have _ number of minutes before the kids get home. Should you cook something, clean something, or take a nap?" I love it when I tell myself to nap! It kinda makes me giggle that I give myself permission. As I cover up with a cozy blanket I have a smile on my face and think "how many people get to do this in the middle of the afternoon?" Such simple things give me great pleasure.

How can two things that are completely opposite bring me so much joy? As it says in 2 Nephi 2:11 For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things. This scripture must be referring to exercise and naps. I am really good at having opposition in my life. That is why there are places in my house that are very clean and some places that require a Hazmat suit to enter.

Go ahead! Get out and exercise then give yourself permission to nap, or whatever brings you joy and makes you smile.