The world seems to be heavier these days - people seem tired, shorter fuses, less optimistic.  This is, of course, a generalization. But I think it is more true than false.

My mood has improved since I stopped reading the news.  I skim headlines, listen to NPR, try to keep alert to important changes but I don't focus on it.    I try to connect with positive people, loving organizations, happier things.

Often, we bring what we focus on into our lives.  That's when I thought - lets share good stuff, happy stuff, peaceful stuff.  I am challenging myself to go on a Happiness Hunt.  In doing this, of course, another podcast is born called: It's Gonna Be a Good Day.  I have been saying this mantra to myself every morning for decades.  Does it help?  I think so.  It doesn't hurt.

A musician/artist friend, Jimmy Mac, recorded a perfect song for this podcast called Life is Good.  It is available on Spotify and I listen to it each day - it always ramps up my mood. NOTE - for legal reasons - and battles I choose not to fight at this time - I am sharing this fun and upbeat song with you here and not the podcast.  Listen anytime on Spotify!