It’s the name of the lullaby my mom always used to sing to me before I fell asleep growing up, and it’s also something I’m trying to embody over twenty years later. I’m obviously all about sunshine in this blog, but what I’m referring to here is actually a little more than that.
Let’s take a moment and think about all the people in our lives who literally make us happy when skies are gray. The ones who can make us smile no matter what else is going on in life, even on our darkest days. These are the people who we should surround ourselves with, and make sure to keep around once we’ve found them.
I’ve made a conscious effort this year to focus my time and energy on the people who bring me up, rather than down, and I’ve found that it truly can work wonders on happiness, self esteem, motivation, and so much more. And now I’m challenging myself – and you – to take it one step further.
While it’s important to find the people who make us happy and hang on for dear life, it’s also important to tell them how much they mean to us. Whether it’s a family member, a significant other, a best friend, or someone you just met, if your life is improved by their presence, let them know! I don’t know about you, but I personally love being told if I mean a lot to someone, or even if someone likes my smile or finds my laugh contagious. So why not pay it forward? These wonderful people deserve to know the positive impact they have made on our lives.
We’re all chasing after some extra sunshine, so let’s find people who light up our life and make sure to let them know how much we appreciate them. ☼
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