August 26, 2026
Morning Reflections
This Is What I Call Happiness…
There are mornings that remind me just how little it takes to feel completely happy.
The sun was rising over the beach, spilling that beautiful golden light across everything, and almost immediately, here came the birds. Flying toward me from every direction, one after another, as if they had all been waiting for me to arrive.
Pegleg made sure to come say hi, and before long I was surrounded by my feathered friends. Looking at the photo of me standing there with all of them around me makes me smile. There is something so special about being welcomed into their little world every morning.
Down on the beach, a happy dog raced through the water without a care in the world. Out in the ocean, a surfer caught a wave, while above me wings filled the morning sky. Then one sweet pigeon landed right on my hand.
And I thought about the quote I carried with me this morning:
“Someone is searching for you in every person they meet.”
What a beautiful thought. Somewhere, we may be the kindness, love, friendship, or light another person has been hoping to find.
This morning had everything I love: sunshine, ocean waves, happy animals, birds flying toward me, and one tiny moment after another reminding me how beautiful it is simply to be here.
This is what I call happiness.
Another beautiful morning. Another memory tucked into my heart.
So very grateful.
Capturing beauty, sharing light.
—April
