Here is what I got up to, Sunday afternoon (07082022) to increase my happiness levels!!#Happiness

1. Hiking trail at Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Roodeport. (Free of charge)

My strategy for this hike was solo fun rather than fitness so I did not rush through it and feel it's an obligation. I paid attention to the surrounding natural beauty. That well placed chair. The gigantic roots of that old tree. That stone with a writing on it. I stopped and read the writings. I observed and took in the views. I stopped under the shade when I got tired. I continued after small breaks to catch my breath. I chose to walk slowly, rather than run hence the dress (chuckles). I actually enjoyed it. I was happy. Tired but also happy. I connected with what I love "nature". The hike felt easy!! It was soo personal and peaceful. By the way, the nature reserve is 5 mins away from my home. Can you imagine. What a gem!!

2. Exclusive Books visit at Clearwater Mall. (Free of charge)

So after the hike, I thought what can I do so that I do not go home and open my laptop on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. I thought of reading a book. But it must not be a fiction. I am a realist, so I thought. So the easiest section to navigate was autobiographies. "Wait it can't be about celebrities". I want different autobiographies.....So I stumble upon an autobiography about a Saudi Arabian 18 year old girl risking her all to get her freedom. The freedom to be and the freedom to exist...............What attracted me to it? This is me and the battle of my salvation with my birth family. That 18 year old girl is me. How did I feel after reading chapter 1? I felt informed. I gathered that success is not really defined by money only. Freedom is success. A sense of existence is success. A sense of choice is not gender specific. Healthy associations are success. I learnt that friends become family when God uses them for our own good. I learnt happy carefree memories are a priceless treasure!!

3. Lunch at Jessica's (R120)

So I thought of going home to cook but then my determination was solely not to open my laptop on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. On a woman's month nogal. So I decided to try a new restaurant that had different light dishes. Very upmarket, quite and financial friendly as well. Good and tasty food. Generous portions as well. I highly recommend the place. Check their website. https://www.jessicasrestaurants.com/.

4. New movie from Youtube (Free of charge)

So I thought of watching a movie. Only if it is a "happy movie" such as a romantic comedy. I went to Nu Metro in Clearwater and there was no such Movie. So I opened my laptop and went straight to Youtube. I was not tempted to open e-mails at all. I typed the word "happy" in the search bar and I saw the Movie below. It's about lack of human connection. This is because of isolated and competitive city life that can trigger and worsen depression. It touches on how we have created walls of defense based on fear, not aware that we are trading heart to heart connections in the process. I did not finish the movie. What did I learn? Happiness is undermined by city life. A spirit of community is engrained in human DNA...............So I will make time to finish the Movie.

5. No working Sunday

I kept to my commitment and slept very early.................I did not fetch Fefe from Gogo's house. I wanted to enjoy my sleep.