"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~ Anais Nin

My month of fun didn't start out so great, both my son and I came down with a nasty little stomach flu. It is a real test of ones ability to not let the conditions that surround them bring them down; I admit I failed. It was a rough week but you know that high that comes with regaining your health? Well I'm doing my best to continue to ride it.


I've stayed true to most of my goals, dancing each day, being silly more and generally just trying to not take anything to seriously, cause everything changes. Always. One of the few truths I live my life by, everything is constantly changing, good or bad, happy or sad, everything has it's present moment then moves on, it's up to us to decide how long we want to ride it, and I'm sticking with the fun waves. My children have benefited greatly from this, there is no more struggle to get them out the door or make them come inside when they want to play five minutes longer (okay sometimes there is still a struggle but I try to laugh at it instead of getting angry) having adventures and playing is so good for the soul and with the weather getting warmer in Canada we have been able to get outside which is always a good mood booster. My kids love being outdoors, as do I so I'm taking advantage of natures natural playgrounds and getting my kids out in the fresh air as often as possible.

Easter was magical despite chocolate infused toddlers, they were so excited. I know it has become much of a Hallmark holiday but these are my memories of the occasion. Chocolate, spring clothes and toys, I knew the Christan 'reason for the season' but never quite understood the correlation. I have read the Bible (along with many other religious teachings) and the core value of all is love. In the Bible Gospel of Mark it is stated " and they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”" Child like innocence, faith in the world, trust and love is something I am striving for. I don't understand where we lose it, why play isn't part of adulthood, when things became so serious. I watch my children love without reason, their ability to have fun and find joy in everything around them is Amazing and in a way my kids have become my role models, I want to love each and every day with reckless abandon just like these little starseeds.

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The Soul is here for its own Joy ~ Rumi

My year long Happiness Project has now entered its fourth month and with April comes another shift in focus. For me however at this stage it is important to review the previous three months and make sure I am still incorporating all of the things that have brought a deeper sense of joy. A few resolutions that fell to the wayside that I may want to try and incorporate elsewhere and so forth. So a quick recap if you'll bare with me:

January was all about Vitality; My energy has improved, at least I'm not complaining about it anymore. Yoga, weight training and conscious breathing are still in the forefront of my mind. Drinking my liter of warm water every morning, the only thing I'd like to bring into April is fasting. In India we fast frequently and since being in Canada for the last six months I haven't fasted much at all, so each Thursday I am doing a simple fast. Thursdays are the day in February's Cultivating Self Love I dedicated to taking care of myself, I love to soak in a sea salt bath, paint my toes, go for a massage whatever the mood brings but something that is all about loving my body and cradling my self. March was dedicated to work and the biggest thing I discovered was that I was trying to force a career,when in truth my children are my full time job and I love that I can give them all of me at this precious stage of their development.

April's intention has to do with the quote by Rumi above "The soul is here for its own joy" this has sat on my vision board since the new year began, in fact this message seems to be coming at me from every direction. I'm listening to the universe and the entire month is dedicated to FUN FUN FUN just for the joy of it! When trying to figure out what fun is to me it was suggested to remember what my ten year old self liked to do chances are the adult us still would enjoy the same activities.

I loved to dance, write, skip and cook so these are included in my goals for the month; things like experimenting  with new recipes, dancing for at least five minutes every day, reading and writing poetry, and singing out loud. I really am going to work on mindfulness; trusting what is but manifesting what I want to come.

More than anything I'm going to focus on playing harder, laughing at all life brings (or sometimes throws) and learn to smile with my liver (a line from Elizabeth Gilbert's 'Eat Pray Love' that has always struck a curiosity chord with me) I can't wait to share this experience with you and I hope you'll join me and dedicate some time to being as silly as possible,

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