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Rosy View I’m a sucker for things that make me feel good. In October, you’ll find those candy bowls with the hand that grabs at treat takers, its “Happy Halloween” cackling out. In December, sparkly snowflakes twirl on invisible string from the ceilings in every room. Snowmen smile from the mantle, and candles flicker a golden glow. But who really needs a holiday to decorate with feel-good items? Some time ago, I decided I didn’t. Now, in spring, fragile butterflies may take the place of snowflakes, silk flowers bloom from the exterior doors, and strawberry or vanilla scented candles glow where there was once cinnamon-apple or pumpkin spice. Those small touches make me happy, and no matter what the day, feeling good is worth the effort. Our environment can make a huge difference on our outlook in life. Why not paint a rosy view? That’s exactly the question I asked upon recently purchasing new lamps for my bedroom. I opted for hanging paper lanterns in a rosy hue. So what if they don’t offer much reading light? A high-intensity lamp clipped to the iron bedpost works for reading when I need it. When weighed against the soft light my new lanterns emit, harsh reading light doesn’t hold a candle. Now, as I curl up with my husband for before-sleep pillow talk, that warm, rosy glow seeps into my consciousness, helping me to drift off into gentle, renewing sleep. Despite the lamps, my sleep is still disturbed. With five children, a cry in the night isn’t uncommon. And if it’s not the children it may be the phone, or a husband who snores, or . . . well, let’s not bore you with the mundane details. Because of that, in the morning, you’ll often find me at the coffee maker waiting for my morning energy to brew. But I’ll be whistling a tune before the last drip sizzles into the pot. A ceramic bluebird on my windowsill ensures my smile. At the touch of a button, he breaks into a cheerful rendition of Zippity-Doo-Da. Who can stand there with a tired frown when “My, oh my, what a wonderful day!” is zinging through the morning air? This may sound like a cheap trick, but in a world where we feel inundated with bad news, too many responsibilities and too little time to accomplish them, a trick or two helps. Use the box below to jumpstart your own creative trick list. And don’t squint. The world looks good through a rosy glow. --- Feel Good Tricks ** Paste something pretty on the ceiling above your bed, then wake up to a smile every day. ** Buy an oldies tape from the era of your choice—and play it on your way to work. (Hint: pick one from your teenage years for a youthful outlook. Besides, you’ll know most of the words, and singing feels good!)
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