Don't forget to Smile.

There was something about today, about tonight really. A moment of bliss hit me. I'm not sure if it was the sip of Lobo Loco Syrah, the copious amounts of amazing people in my life, or the fact that I spent my day with some of those people. It could be the smile I have been forcing myself to wear even in not so fantastic moments (yes, friends, this is how hard one needs to try . . . SMILE!)

Maybe the endorphins in my body are sky high from my workout today, and since project "get hot" is well under way I can't help but feel excited (and it definitely is well under way).

Regardless of how I came to this magical moment of bliss, what I am sure it comes down to is the positivity. How can one be happy, in whatever circumstance, if they cannot learn to distinguish those things which make them truly blessed?

I know, you hear this all the time . . . Appreciate what you have . . blah blah blah.

But how many times have your really tried it? How many times have you sat down and written out the things you are grateful for? Even if it's silly. Super silly. Maybe "Hotel California" played on the radio on your drive somewhere. Maybe you had something delicious for breakfast, or someone made you laugh harder than you have in a long times. Was the sun shining today? Did you wake up alive and breathing? These are the essential things which you should be grateful for.

Who cares about the new Maserati, the booming business, the million dollar home, the yacht, the caviar . . . (by all means, please be grateful for these things too, and do plan to attain this level of success).

It's the little things. Ultimately, no matter what happens in your life, these seemingly little things will always be there. There should be comfort in knowing this.

So what it comes down to is this: Want more moments of bliss?

Force a smile even when you don't feel like it. Drink some organic Syrah (it has a higher alcohol content by the way), spend time with your friends after work, write down what you're grateful for (I suggest titling the page "Good Things"), and have some great people in your life (go get some if you don't).

Winking at yourself in the mirror and employing "get hot" projects are also helpful.