I have recently had the insight that I have had an idealized notion of happiness that I carried in my head. It probably comes from watching children at play and reading about trying to access one's inner child. I also know that ideals of whatever nature are not achievable. This has previously set me up for being persistently unhappy. Through my daily journaling I have noticed a multitude of things that make me feel good. A beautiful morning sitting in my porch looking out over the lake; watching good comedy on television; having a good meeting with a client of my business; doing 60 km/hour on my jet ski; enjoying strawberry shortcake; spending time with our grandson are all part of the repertoire I have now noticed, recorded and made part of my new notion of happiness. There are many things said and written about happiness. I don't recall ever noticing the simple fact that a collection of good experiences duly noted as being enjoyable could be so powerful. [Russell]