January 6th, 2026

Standing Knee-Deep in a River and Dying of Thirst

“The thirst after happiness is never extinguished in the heart of [woman].”

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Genevan Philosopher, Writer, and Composer; June 28th, 1712 ~ July 2nd, 1778)

“The revelation that we have everything we need in life to make us happy but simply lack the conscious awareness to appreciate it.”

“This is so true. Post divorce and still struggling with reconnection with my children seemed to color my context in a dull tone. Even though I had made much progress, my “perfect” context was weighing me down. I now accept all things as just what is so and create possibilities that I am in action on to recolor my world. I am the artist of my own life and my life is my canvas.” (Heather Houston 1-6-22)

“The life I am living in 2026 is amazing. I am powerful, free and fully self-expressed. I am removing decades of wounds and reclaiming my sacredness. I am truly blessed and the happiest I have ever been in my entire life.” (Heather Houston 1-6-26)

“Let’s choose today to quench our thirst for ‘the good life’ we think others lead by acknowledging the good that already exists in our own lives. We can offer the Universe the gift of our grateful hearts.”

“My love told me early in our relationship that he believed the access to happiness was gratitude. I too believe this as I have experienced unending happiness the last three years. The mindful gratitude bookending I incorporate each day has afforded me acknowledgement of the abundance in my life and has yielded me peace and happiness.” (Heather Houston 1-5-22)

“Still true, except I am even happier.” (Heather Houston 1-6-26)

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–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 5-6 of 501.

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