What makes you happy? Why?

We regularly ask our interviewees what makes them happy because at the end of the day, what else really matters? We’ve highlighted some of the responses below.
Pursuing a meaningful life makes me happy. A meaningful life involves striving and adventure. Art, for me, is meaningful work, and I find creating beauty and putting it out into the world has been the most fun adventure. Read more>>
Happiness is a state of mind, in my opinion. You can be happy, mad, sad and other “feelings” at a whim. I am determined to be happy because it makes my life better. Here are some of the things that truly make me happier. -My family, I love my husband of 50 years, my daughter and her family! My 2 grandchildren are rascals and make me smile. I love teaching them new and interesting things about the life we live. Read more>>
Bringing joy to others makes me happy, it always has. I try to let that be the driving force in my decisions throughout each day. Read more>>
For me, true happiness is satisfaction in productively following through with my passion. A huge part of that is helping other human beings in their journey- wherever that may be. I often look to my work as a horse riding instructor to help folks work through fears, struggles and overall obstacles in the saddle. When I am able to put a smile on someone’s face, and show that folks belong and can feel deeply connected through fly fishing, horse back riding and immersion in nature- that is what makes me happy. Read more>>