I was delighted!

My friend, Alison, had just told me she thought I was one of the happiest people around. Well, I couldn’t resist telling others.

Then Jim told me: “Ohh, she told me the same thing. And Cathy. And Sarah. And Brian. All at different times, of course.”

Feeling a little less wonderful, I challenged her on this. But she insisted she had meant it. Every time. Now, Jim Cathy, Sarah, Brian and I are nothing alike. We have very little in common – except Alison! And then it dawned on me.

Some people make you happier just by being around and I’m sure Alison has no idea why she finds herself surrounded by so many happy people.

I am happy to be happy, but I’d be happier to be like Alison, unknowingly making everyone around her the happiest people around.