Happiness is an inside job

“I am responsible for my own happiness. The world doesn’t owe it to me. My husband doesn’t owe it to me, and my parents don’t either. I have to stop feeling sorry for myself and start doing what makes me happy to be ALIVE.”

Appreciating this quote today and feeling deep gratitude for the simple wisdom within the AA and Alanon 12 steps to recovery. Pressing into what it looks like to truly take responsibility for my own well-being and happiness.

One source of unexpected happiness for me during the StayatHome Covid 19 Lockdown has been learning about Turkish history and culture from my friend Yusuf who was born and raised in Turkey. Real Turkish coffee (brewing on cooker in picture above) is good. The colorful dish below is homemade Ispanak Begendi.

Thanks for sharing your Turkish heritage and culture !

I’d love to know what sources of happiness are popping up for you during the Lockdown!

Turkey food

Published by Jeanette Dean

I'm a contemplative soul and unapologetic disciple of JESUS who doesn't have it all together. Blogging helps me to reflect and share life lessons with you. Writing is a spiritual discipline that heals and transforms me. I keep a journal too. I love exploring the physical beauty of my native Ireland esp. swimming in the sea year round. Come and soak up some vitamin Sea with me, and explore the history and heritage of magnificent EIRE. Fancy collaborating on a project? Please hit the like button so I know you're out there! I take donations for my research and writing. There's a Paypal link at the bottom of each post if you appreciate my work and feel generous.

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