AIBU to feel so insanely happy with my life?

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I've just driven back from tesco to buy some fresh morning rolls. Approaching my house I passed the usual massive oak tree which is displaying autumn colours and I felt tears well up in my eyes.
I live in a lovely home, no money worries, great family.
It's not perfect but it's way more than good enough.

I think I feel it keener because my life has not always been like this.

It's so lovely to hear of others who also count their blessings. Thank you for taking the time to share parts of your lives.
I know some horrible stuff happens, but I think we can play a part in our own reality.

I remember one summer some years ago my mother was visiting and a storm suddenly hit. The rain was lashing down, literally bouncing off the ground. My mother was tutting about the awfulness of the rain and how it had spoiled her day, moaning about British summers.

My eyes were however on my 3 year old daughter who - on seeing the downpour- had dashed out into the back garden and was dancing, hands in the air, turning circles, squealing with delight, completely soaked, having the time of her life.

Two very different perspectives.

Last night we were trying to put an awning up.
Me, my dh, dil and sil..my daughter had gone out for the night.
There were about 6 children swarming around.
We had no instructions. It was getting cold and dark.
It was a huge awning.
After an hour we gave up.
It was just a lovely feeling of joy and merriment, in a field , almost in the middle of nowhere.

I just had a lovely feeling of feeling well blessed to be with people I care about so much.
The cost...free

Ah, I absolutely love posts like this.

I am not in the best place at the moment, it gives me real joy to see that people can actually be happy! Especially considering what you have been though, OP. I think I'll try harder to make the most of today!

I almost cried over a grass verge the other day near my house that has been left to grow by the council on purpose, filled with beautiful wild flowers. The colours and the unexpectedness of it just took me by surprise. I quite often have moments like that- about trees, and nature in particular. I drive home over a hill and the changing trees are so wonderful to see I have to be careful to crash the car.

Doesn't mean I don't have worries, or things to be sad about. But at that particular moment, it does feel like all is right with the world.

speakout you brought a tear to my eye, long may you enjoy your happy life, you sound as though you have earned it.

A friend wrote this in my birthday card

“What day is it?" It's today," squeaked Piglet. My favourite day," said Pooh.” ― A.A. Milne

I intend to live with this in mind.

Lovely thread

I have a wonderful almost 7 month old son who is the light of my life
A wonderful DP
A lovely little house (perfect family starter home) that we are slowly doing up
Decent money situation
Always delicious food in the house and clothes on our backs
Great family
Good health

Thank you OP.

I am sitting here sweaty & tired after having grunted my way through my 2nd attempt at running. And you made me realise it's actually something positive I have done today, already. And now I'm going to soak in a lovely bath because it's Sunday and I can.

How lovely! I do a similar thing most days by remembering all the good things in life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You have brightened our day!!!

That is so nice to hear op. Last few years I have struggled but I feel something has clicked and I feel good inside again.

Mumsnet has genuinely helped me/made me feel less lonely. Thanks folks ;)

Then yesterday I was short a tenner in the supermarket (visa card left at home and two young DC with me) and a kind person offered to pay. I didn't need the items urgently and thanked and didn't take it.

But t wasn't the money ... It made me so happy to know there are more good people than bad.

Thanks everyone.
Your lovely words have made me feel even brighter today!

I remember lying cuddling my darling husband and telling him I was so happy I wouldn't care if I was about to die. I know that sounds weird, but I had an horrific childhood, an abusive relationship with a much older man, poverty to the point of true hunger, absolutely no friends and no self worth. Here was I, in my little home, with a man that treated me like gold dust, made me feel as if I could succeed in life and a proper job. I didn't think it was possible to be happier.

We had 27yrs together and he never stopped treating me as if I was the most amazing woman he ever met. I never could get my head around that bit. I lost him two years ago and it has almost destroyed me, but his love for me, has given me the strength to keep going. There is nothing more important in this life than being truely, deeply loved and feeling that back to that person. It gives you the strength to face anything. I'm so glad to read this OP and I hope you never lose that wonder, strength of character and ability to find joy in the simple things. 🌼🙂

Oh PovertyPain you have made me cry with that post. Good tears though.
I am so sorry for your loss, but the gain that you made through your loving experience shines though, and you will .never lose that.
Loss can strengthen us. X

Oh this is nice
I've had severe depression and was a bullied, lonely teenager and my life now is so, so happy and fulfilling that i sometimes can't quite believe it. I have a beautiful family, no serious money worries, lots of interests and hobbies, great friends and a fantastic social life. Plus it's autumn, my favourite time of year. I always feel full of anticipation and hope during these months, watching the world turn from green to golden

This thread has made me full up! Nice to read about happy lives ❤️ long may they continue for you all

Here's mine:
Great DH
Lovely home
No financial worries
Loving family/friends
Happy in my little, safe corner of the world
All the freedoms I have, vote how I want, dress how I want etc
I'm very, very lucky!

A lovely post OP, thank you for cheering me up.

This is nice. I had a very abusive childhood and my teens and 20s were not good - now I feel so grateful for what I have.
We have money worries, yes, and things are not perfect but I have a loving, caring husband, a wonderful little daughter and a fantastic job.
It's so good to take time to appreciate that.

Plus it's autumn, my favourite time of year.

Mine too knitfast. My autumn crackles!

I feel so lucky too OP. We have our beautiful semi-detached castle on a lovely road and both have good jobs, a healthy daughter, wonderful parents, great friends, no money worries (we don't have loads of money but just careful and happy). I feel so grateful. It's not a lavish lifestyle but it's enough and it's perfect.

As I poured my dc's cereal this morning I just felt so lucky and grateful that my children have a choice of cereals in the morning. Such a little thing but we were so, so poor when I was growing up that this never would have been an option.

Lovely thread OP, and I'm so glad life worked out for you after everything you've been through.

Enjoy it and thank you for a positive post :)

What a beautiful thread.
I have these moments a lot.
On Friday while cleaning the house I felt so grateful to live in a gorgeous house. When I walked the dog I felt grateful to have an amazing do and to live in one of the most beautiful villages surrounded by spectacular countryside. While I worked I felt grateful for having an enjoyable job that gives me flexibility and pays well. While running the dds around and visiting my parents after school I felt so grateful to be surrounded by a fantastic family. When I cooked supper I felt ridiculously happy about being able to have a Waitrose delivery earlier that day and such lovely food and wine in the house!

I know I sound like Pollyanna on MDMA but I am ridiculously content and grateful. I have had depression several times, and yes I do have my demons and issues but I think when you have felt crazy lows, the highs seem so much sweeter.

Lovely thread. It's grounding.

I have a fantastic life, but been struggling with a few bits and bobs to do with my teens/20 year old recently.

Although those problems are minor in the greater scheme of things. It's great to have a reminder OP

I love Autumn too. I know it's when the earth is supposed to be falling asleep, but to me it feels more vivid and alive than ever!

Wonderful post OP.

Have you seen the movie Amazing Grace? There's a bit in it where William Wilburforce is rolling down a hill and studies a spiderweb. He says something to Pitt the Younger like 'I have a glittering political career ahead of me and in my heart I want cobwebs.'

I love how he had all this power and responsibility but still stopped to find the wonder in the world around him.