Happiness Spells

Tacos straight from the taco truck, being inspired by the strength of other people, nicknames and the grace and beauty of Dolly Parton -- these Happiness Spells are extremely happy, promise. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's n...

Salt and vinegar potato chips, people who are always on time, wrinkly puppies, and a secret handshake that leaves you breathless and laughing.  Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's nothing else like it. This episode of Happiness...

Mr. Roy G. Biv, paging Mr. Roy G. Biv? We make our way around the color wheel, and explore all kinds of colorful happinesses. The best color, as always, is your own personal favorite -- whatever that might be.  Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Head...

The last parking spot in the lot, a meaningful conversation you weren’t expecting and being true to yourself despite outside pressures. There’s a lot of joy and gratitude in today’s Happiness Spells. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on....

Love looks like a lot of different things, paying attention, doing what you say you will do, dancing alone in a crowded bar, taking care of someone who’s not well. I hope you can feel the love that surrounds you today and every day. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feeli...

Ice cream cones handed out warmly, movies you can blaze through in 10 minutes, jungle filled front yards and singing in perfect harmony with someone we love -- there are many beautiful happinesses and these ones are ours. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and rev...

King size beds, soft horse muzzles, a dream so good you don't want to wake up, creaky old staircases and peeling paint -- it's a Southern Gothic kind of mood today loves, but never fear -- it's another general episode of Everyday Happiness Spells. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, d...

Childhood joys, the beauty of a simple life free from worry or distraction. Going to school, playing with friends, staying up late reading, visiting your grandparents -- there's a lot of memories and joy that made us who we are. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings...

That funky vintage lamp at the back of the store, digging through the cupboard to find your favorite mug, the relentless charm of someone who loves themselves and seeing the rainbow reflections pour out of a crystal held to the light -- there's a lot of everyday happiness in this episode. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some n...

Summer camp, palm fronds blowing in the wind, the darkness that lets us see the light -- the everyday happiness that envelops and surrounds us, lifting us and holding us close. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's nothing else li...

Church bells from the cathedral, cookie dough on the end of a silver spoon, the shortest line at the grocery store and the feeling of a life made whole by loving well and listening even better. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There'...

Everyday happiness that comes in the warm light of evening, terrible poker faces, the joy of the farmer's market and that exact moment the plane touches down and you feel flooded with relief. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's...

Mystery notes in places you'd least expect them, a brightly colored raincoat cheering you up greatly, new toothbrushes, and not even knowing what day it is -- sound like happiness beyond measure to me. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on...

Text messages that make you blush to your core, antique stores that make you wonder, squishing play doh and so many more happy things are waiting for you to notice them. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's nothing else like it....

When you walk home at night and look up to see the glow of your very own window shining out into the darkness, and your heart swells with love and appreciation for the life that is your own. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's n...

Perhaps the greatest happiness spell of all is being known, seen, heard, and loved. Perhaps the second greatest is when your own heart swells with happiness from the smallest, simplest things in life. Teaching a kid how to tie their shoelaces, the smell of crushed mint leaves, gentle phone calls from far away lands, and staring out into the ocean, feeling a peace that lasts. Happiness Spells is a...

Pausing with pen in hand, thinking of just what you want to say to the person at the other end of the postcard. (Of course right after the new year I managed to get sick, and my throat is a croaky mess. I managed to eke out a few spells for you, words of hope, peace and joy. I hope the new year is finding you well.)  Happiness Spells is five minute lists of happy and positive things, set to gentle...

This is the last Happiness Spells of the year. We'll be back in January. And what a year it's been -- I know people say that about every year, but solely on word of mouth, this show was downloaded about 125,000 times and there are about 3,000 of you that listen regularly. Isn't it nice to know you're not alone? Every time you listen, just know that there is almost certainly someone else listening...

Oh my goodness when you can't stop stealing glances and they can't keep their eyes off you. Real estate listings that fill you with joy, fortune cookies that make you glad, stamps in your passport to far off places -- it's smaller spells, the everyday joys that make your heart happy. Happiness Spells is five minute lists of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some big, some small, all...

Happy holidays from me to you. Especially if this time of year isn't so bright, so warm, so welcoming as you hoped it would be. Come and sit by the fire with me for a bit and listen to this list of Christmas and Holiday cheer. I want you to know I am cheering for you, and wishing you the very best as this long, hard year draws to a close. Tell someone you love them, you know who it is -- they need...

This special, longer episode revolves around the joys and pleasures of winter, snowy and cold, calm and cozy. Days spent in front of the fire, drowsily listening to holiday music as the lights glow on the tree.  Happiness Spells is five minute lists of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some big, some small, all special. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Head...

The day after a hard rain. Train horns in the distance. When they text you to say they landed safe and sound. This is a list of general happiness spells. Happiness Spells is five minute lists of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's nothing else like it. This episode of H...

A very detailed, very personal list of everything I'd like to do with you and for you! Te amo. Eg elska pig. Ya tebya liubliu. Doset daram. Ich liebe dich. Happiness Spells is five minute lists of happy and positive things. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. A hint of #ASMR, a touch of #guidedmeditation, a lot of #gratitude...

A hard rain, delicious scents, our weird little hobbies and conversations that last a lifetime -- it's time for happiness in the everyday. Happiness Spells is five minute lists of happy and positive things. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. A hint of #ASMR, a touch of #guidedmeditation, a lot of #gratitude. This episode of...

A tribute to the in-between moments of life at home on the road, captured by a nomad. This episode is written by photographer, product designer and nomad Hannah Wei, find her at herlifeinpixels.com . Happiness Spells is five or so minutes of happy and positive things, a collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. A hint of #ASMR, a touch of #guidedmeditation, a lot of...