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Moments that make you explode with happiness

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thecrazyone111 · 31/01/2025 22:40

Our brain is fascinating in that our mood can turn on a dime, e.g. when fed with sources that resonate with our brains such that we release neurotransmitter like dopamine and oxytocin to change our mood from neural to potentially exploding with happiness.

These events trigger my mind to feel extremely happy in the moment

  1. Seeing an individual who resembles someone I am very fond of or who made me happy in the past
  2. A young child (children) walking with their parents (due to my longing of having 3 kids)

I'm curious if others experience this what event triggers this phenomenon for you...

OP posts:
Christwosheds · 31/01/2025 23:27

Bushmillsbabe · 31/01/2025 22:50

Seeing one of my child do something which makes me proud of them. Can be something like performing in a show or wining a race, or just some random act of kindness - my 5 year old in particular has a huge heart. She will randomly tell a person who looks sad that they are beautiful, give her last sweet to a child who has just fallen over, hold the hand of a child who is upset going into school to reassure them. I literally feel like I am going to 'pop' with pride and love for them.

What a lovely little girl !

SleepToad · 31/01/2025 23:25

Met up with old friends tonight. 40; years plus... laughing till it hurt.

The kids behind us playing...the laughter.

A great pint of proper cider

A great goal at football

A brilliant old film on Amazon prime

tunainatin · 31/01/2025 23:16

-when my husband and kids are all at home - safe, happy and enjoying each other's company
-when I look at my work diary for the following week and there are not too many meetings, as I actually love my job and when I have a quiet week where I can just get it with things the anticipation makes my tummy flip!

Thelnebriati · 31/01/2025 23:13

When I'm gardening and manage to grow something I can eat like rhubarb or a pumpkin, it ripens and is ready to pick.

Plump82 · 31/01/2025 23:08

My cat when he's lying on me and gently puts his paw on my face. The feeling of his warm little toes just fills me with love and I tell myself it's his way of telling me how much he loves me.

holycrumpet · 31/01/2025 23:04

My DD (21 months) said a new word this morning (slight speech delay) and my heart burst 😊

My DS (10yo) will say something extremely kind and mature when's its least expected and it makes my heart sing

Champagneandpringles24 · 31/01/2025 23:00

Realising I got away after years of shit & abuse. I look at my little home, my furniture & I feel so happy.

Biggest fight of my whole life but so worth it!! I burst with pride & happiness and no fucker ever taking that away from me again.

Mic drop 🎤

whatisforteamum · 31/01/2025 22:56

My 2 cats getting me up for work.
They always want treats at 5 am.🤣
Whenever I see my adult dcs as they live far away so don't see them much.

XenoBitch · 31/01/2025 22:54

When I am out, and see a big grown man crouch down and talk to his dog, telling him how much he loves them. Always makes my heart swell.

Unrepentantfarter · 31/01/2025 22:53

The little snuffly noises and contented chuntering noises that my guinea pigs make when they're having a cuddle.

Bushmillsbabe · 31/01/2025 22:50

Seeing one of my child do something which makes me proud of them. Can be something like performing in a show or wining a race, or just some random act of kindness - my 5 year old in particular has a huge heart. She will randomly tell a person who looks sad that they are beautiful, give her last sweet to a child who has just fallen over, hold the hand of a child who is upset going into school to reassure them. I literally feel like I am going to 'pop' with pride and love for them.

Elephantsarenottheonlyfruit · 31/01/2025 22:48

My children doing well/ achieving something they’ve worked so hard for/ something that brings them happiness

SuperLoudPoppingAction · 31/01/2025 22:47

Hot sheets or towels from the tumble dryer

All my dc playing a board game with me and getting along

Being out in the woods when it's quiet and the sun comes through the trees

Oppenovverandout · 31/01/2025 22:46

My dog greeting me every morning and every time I arrive back home. She’s always ecstatic to see me.