ARE YOU FACING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

The word happiness gets tossed around quite a bit, but what does it really mean? Is happiness something you achieve, and once you get it, it's yours to keep? Or is it more temporary, coming on like a pop-up storm, and then it's gone, only to return again when conditions are just right?

Everyone has their own inner happiness compass. For some, tangible things bring them joy, like tasting the sweet juice of a ripe peach, seeing your garden grow, or catching your favorite song on the radio. For others, it is more abstract: finding peace outside your comfort zone, letting something roll off your back, or learning to forgive someone. In this issue, we explore the many ways people find joy and satisfaction in their own lives.

• Sharing a hobby with a sibling. p.8

• Taking a trip with friends. p.18

• Helping those who can't help themselves. p.20

• Adding live decor to your home. p.42

So contemplate where your inner compass is pointing, and if it feels good, keep moving in that direction.

Happy Summer!

— Lindsay McDonald, Editorial/Content Manager