tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post7490622583867657315..comments2024-03-18T05:37:19.683-07:00Comments on Rainbowsaretoobeautiful: Thoughts on our happinessAnn Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-76394920647238468102018-02-01T09:44:27.486-08:002018-02-01T09:44:27.486-08:00Kids spend a lot of their time in schools - it'...Kids spend a lot of their time in schools - it's hardly surprising their experiences there have an impact!<br />Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-44360622670678328022018-02-01T09:43:10.126-08:002018-02-01T09:43:10.126-08:00So true, some people carry things that make life h...So true, some people carry things that make life harder. I don't know but I've heard that coming to terms with yourself or situation can help.Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-24147118589164927612017-05-26T03:55:20.083-07:002017-05-26T03:55:20.083-07:00What an interesting post. I think we could take a ...What an interesting post. I think we could take a leaf out of your son's book. there is happiness and joy to be found everywhere but somehow we confuse it with other things and believe we can't be happy without those things #kcacolsone frazzled mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16744999025327323049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-27003037515013850562017-05-25T12:37:46.165-07:002017-05-25T12:37:46.165-07:00Yay to mindfulness being taught at schools! Overal...Yay to mindfulness being taught at schools! Overall wellbeing is just as important as academic success. For me happiness is about enjoying the small things in life and my little family. #KCACOLS Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758711096552902617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-67428523145744406562017-05-25T11:36:34.434-07:002017-05-25T11:36:34.434-07:00I love this post! You're son has it right - fi...I love this post! You're son has it right - finding joy in the moment you're in is what happiness is all about. I think mindfulness or meditation in schools is a fantastic idea and helps kids in all sorts of ways. All the focus on academic or economic success is meaningless without emotional success or wellbeing. #KCACOLSRuth - Mummy and the Mexicanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870867541291779600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-81334621415236680102017-05-23T13:10:32.584-07:002017-05-23T13:10:32.584-07:00An interesting perspective. I'm starting to re...An interesting perspective. I'm starting to realise that happiness is a lot more complex than I ever though before.<br />Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462586111622501850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-18254265249577579902017-05-23T05:05:57.052-07:002017-05-23T05:05:57.052-07:00What an interesting read. I absolutely agree that ...What an interesting read. I absolutely agree that if you want to be happy, then you have to just be. It's all about the little and often very simple things. #DreamTeam3 Little Buttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09621545245914258421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-79934984925550875962017-05-22T05:14:52.021-07:002017-05-22T05:14:52.021-07:00popping back from #coolmumclubpopping back from #coolmumclubMrs Mummy Harrishttp://www.mrsmummyharris.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-47742301356065458272017-05-21T15:10:57.401-07:002017-05-21T15:10:57.401-07:00An interesting observation - the one living each i...An interesting observation - the one living each individual moment, without worry about whats next, is the happiest. Probably a good lesson here for all of us #brilliantblogpostsjeremy@thirstydaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01221526503939455659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-19496730470574906362017-05-20T15:28:25.192-07:002017-05-20T15:28:25.192-07:00I think in the western world we've lost site o...I think in the western world we've lost site of what makes you happy, so we're chasing an elusive happiness because were chasing fools gold. I've written about happiness a bit on my blog and on http://myinspiredlife.com.au. I think if we really look at the moment we're in, rather than thinking where we need to be, and if we help others, instead of focusing on our own needs, extend kindness and so on, our natural state of happiness is easier to achieve #KCACOLSLydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-50301020042973180042017-05-20T13:30:29.343-07:002017-05-20T13:30:29.343-07:00Yep as the quote goes, happiness is a choice. It m...Yep as the quote goes, happiness is a choice. It may sound simplistic because obviously there are those who've had such a hideous life that happiness is almost impossible. But I do believe it comes - well should come - from within rather being determined by society etc Easier said than done! Thanks for joining #candidcuddlesAbsolutely Prabuloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496967028006114895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-11330276926137847182017-05-18T11:44:14.739-07:002017-05-18T11:44:14.739-07:00I would love it if we had mindfulness training in ...I would love it if we had mindfulness training in our school. My kids really need it, but it's so hard to get them to sit still for it at home. At least in school, they're already focusing on the lesson. Great post! #coolmumclubAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190911688397256700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-1007252748866906362017-05-18T10:33:21.157-07:002017-05-18T10:33:21.157-07:00Fab post. I'm most happy when people surprise ...Fab post. I'm most happy when people surprise me with unexpected gestures of kindness. Also watching my little boy, grow and develop into a fab little person. He amazes me and makes me smile with happiness every day. Love your quote. GorgeousGeorgesMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725395753673107859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-21918875836653291682017-05-18T07:28:02.284-07:002017-05-18T07:28:02.284-07:00I choose HAPPINESS as the core measure for my auti...I choose HAPPINESS as the core measure for my autistic 11 yo daughter. All of my home education centers around this principal. For the simple reason that I have seen too many people push or be pushed for success all their lives to be unhappy even once they attained all their goals in life. I believe that it is impossible to unsuccessful if you are happy. Now how you define success may not correspond to someone else's definition but I believe you will find it for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623094573098459108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-86177139925711278362017-05-18T05:53:57.751-07:002017-05-18T05:53:57.751-07:00This is a really thought-provoking post. It;s so h...This is a really thought-provoking post. It;s so hard to get success and happiness mixed up or money and happiness. I love the thought of your son being happy wherever he is and being totally present - a great motivation to stop overthinking and just start enjoying #brillblogpostsLucy At Homehttps://lucyathome.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-53900760713550651852017-05-17T08:05:24.805-07:002017-05-17T08:05:24.805-07:00The happiest person BY FAR in our house is our aut...The happiest person BY FAR in our house is our autistic son. I'm autistic too but I'm a miserable sod lol. I'm learning so much from him. XInsideThe Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677078698761036797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-40323992822047517372017-05-16T13:50:52.274-07:002017-05-16T13:50:52.274-07:00I think David has the right idea. Happiness for me...I think David has the right idea. Happiness for me is often about being in the moment and appreciating it. I like the sound of mindfulness classes in schools. I've heard from other heart parents that they've helped with their children's anxiety. I have tried mindfulness a couple of times and have found it helpful but it's not something I remember to do very often! #WotWLouise (Little Hearts, Big Love)https://littleheartsbiglove.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-90726936597697189612017-05-15T22:33:29.269-07:002017-05-15T22:33:29.269-07:00I love mindfulness, I do practice it, but sometime...I love mindfulness, I do practice it, but sometimes I still do really struggle. This post is a lovely reminder to accept ourselves and see the joy in each moment x #candidcuddles Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-44831821483840257042017-05-14T13:04:34.998-07:002017-05-14T13:04:34.998-07:00I could easily start a rant here about how the cur...I could easily start a rant here about how the current government has convinced everyone that a person's only worth comes from their salary (if an adult) or their grades (if a child). Kindness, happiness...they don't matter.<br /><br />Anyway, what I'm trying to say is I completely agree with you. I'd rather my kids were happy than 'successful' in monetary terms.<br /><br />#SpectrumSundayLady Nymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721420961173930843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-5342696585881021472017-05-14T11:34:59.769-07:002017-05-14T11:34:59.769-07:00aww David's attitude is one we really should a...aww David's attitude is one we really should all adopt. There is so much emphasise on success but success should be taught to be in the eye of the beholder. For me I feel successful. Yes I have debt, yes i have PND. But i have a loving husband, a child and two cats who adore me. For me that is a successful life and anymore is an added bonus!<br />Thank you for sharing this with us at #TriumphantTales. I hope to see you back on TuesdayMrs Mummy Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843161341088512176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-71143726273586233852017-05-14T09:02:26.436-07:002017-05-14T09:02:26.436-07:00what makes me happy is knowing i don't have to...what makes me happy is knowing i don't have to sort anything out, meaning that none of my family are coming to me to ask for help (they ALL do) it means everyone is happy and means i relax which makes me happy. In Dubai they have renamed customer service centres as happiness centres and it makes me smile every time i have to go in. #spectrumsundaychickenrubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05731936852696584642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-77070548582273079352017-05-14T08:41:52.508-07:002017-05-14T08:41:52.508-07:00I'm at my happiest when my little man is happy...I'm at my happiest when my little man is happy. The look on his face when he is excited about something just makes my day. Thanks so much for linking up to #TriumphantTales, we'd love to have you back next week :)Jakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934219871664439831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-6171899593612267062017-05-12T13:12:50.126-07:002017-05-12T13:12:50.126-07:00David sounds like he practises mindfulness effortl...David sounds like he practises mindfulness effortlessly and effectively. Yes, we can learn a lot from that. We changed secondary school after year 7, and I cannot begin to tell you what a difference in the two school's approaches had on my eldest. She went from being a grade to a name. From being rewarded for attainment to being rewarding for effort. It's funny how such a seemingly small difference can have such a huge effect. I'd say she is happier and her grades are high. #wotwCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458243149834190714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-65714053748508156552017-05-12T05:44:11.828-07:002017-05-12T05:44:11.828-07:00Yes, I think David has it right. It's a tricky...Yes, I think David has it right. It's a tricky balance when I talk about school with my daughter, as of course I want her to do well, but actually I want her to be happy there far more, without in anyway being dismissive of her academic achievements - as I say, it's tricky! Thanks for sharing with #WotW The Reading Residencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05369916076614976295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-4416949136279158882017-05-09T10:42:52.741-07:002017-05-09T10:42:52.741-07:00Little ones are great teachers. #MarvMondaysLittle ones are great teachers. #MarvMondaysThe Queen of Collagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10943179646399270703noreply@blogger.com