Episode 133: You’re Too Cute For Words

 

Weird obsessions, dancing through the day and new glasses. There's a lot to be happy about today, darlin'.


Sitting on a rooftop, high above the city, surrounded by towering buildings.

Listening to someone share their wisdom, the things they’ve learned, hearing how much they want to help you grow.

A quiet campground at dusk, each tent lit up from within, little glowing temporary homes in the wilderness.

Putting on your favorite chapstick.

Finding something you’d forgotten about ages ago.

Summoning up the courage to talk to one of your heros, telling them how much their work means to you.

Weird little bits of knowledge trivia that usefully pop into your head during a conversation.

Explaining how something works to someone else, and watching them understand it in real time.

Learning from someone else how they work, how they think -- glorious insights into their way of thinking.

Laying flat on your own bed as the day turns into night, listening to Kate Bush and letting your mind wander.

Finding out your friend has a weird obsession, laughing so much as they explain it to you.

One of those days that reminds you of why you do what you do.

Teaching someone from another country the details of all the strange American holidays.

Brand new glasses that make you feel too cute for words.

When the person you love comes home at the end of a long day.

Cutting up veggies for a big, comforting winter stew.

Losing yourself in a Wikipedia rabbit hole about British royalty.

A day at work with absolutely no meetings.

New episodes of Great British Baking Show.

The pride you feel when you carry your own pack on a long hike.

Stepping over the cracks in the sidewalk, making your own rhythm as you move through the world.

 

 

Happiness Spells Podcast is a five minute list of all the greatest pleasures and smallest joys in life. Increase your capacity for positivity, curiosity and gratitude.

This episode of Happiness Spells was written, arranged, recorded and produced by Amanda Meyncke in Temecula, CA.

 
Amanda Meyncke