The Happiness Project

Have you ever started reading a book and thought, if I was a writer, this could be my book?

Two weeks ago I went into Chapters to a birthday gift for my Dad. I only had enough money for the gift, and did not even have an interest to browse (which is rare for me in Chapters). As I walked past the "self help" section, I stopped to look at a book with an eye catching bright blue cover and yellow font. It was the Happiness Project. A friend of mine read the book this summer and her review of it was positive. Though I knew I did not have the money to buy it, I headed to the cashier remembering a Chapters card in my wallet. As I looked through the assorted contents of my wallet, I found not one but two Chapters gift cards. I gave them to the clerk and was surprised when the total of the cards combined paid for the book and the remaining change I could donate to charity! Thank you universe!!!

I left the store knowing I was supposed to read this book. As I started to read, I realized this author was writing my thoughts.

I am happy, but I feel like there is more happiness out there for me. No, I am not planning to leave my family in search of it. I am simply referring to the feeling inside, the knowing and urging to seek more joy.