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Where Is Your Happy Place?

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“Where Is Your Happy Place?”

It’s a question that is asked a lot, and one in which I’ve had the same answer to my whole life. (As someone who’s a bit of a fluttering butterfly at times, that consistency is pretty remarkable, let me tell you.)

My happy place is on Lake Michigan.

The actual location can vary, but the necessities are the water, waves, trees, and sand. Any time of year will do, but get me there in the summertime when the sunshine makes the beach warm to walk on, and my smile is constant.

I grew up on the lake, and I think that’s a big reason why being there makes me feel so content. There’s not a summer in memory that wasn’t spent on the water; whether it be inland or a Great Lake, I was always jumping in. My family usually rents a house for a week or two, and that time is filled with familiar stories, no agenda besides planning for bonfires when the sun goes down, and, yes, the constant sound of waves crashing. There’s just nothing like it. 

I know I’m fortunate to have grown up making memories at a place like this. 

The past is no doubt a big reason why my current and future self gravitates toward the water. Today, to be in this place with my little family, continuing to make memories and watch as my kids grow in their fondness for the lake is simply magical.

Regardless of the why’s and how’s, the feeling of being at the lake is what makes it unique. I was thinking about the core of that feeling recently, questioning what it is about my personal “Happy Place” that makes me know it’s truly my place. If you’re searching for your own, I recommend to ask yourself one simple question:

When you think of where you’re most at peace with yourself, what’s the first place that pops into your mind?

That’s it. That’s your happy place. Note it, and go there as often as you can. 

Though I’ve always lived near cities, I try and go to the lake as frequently as I can. I look out, breath in, and a sense of calm rushes over me. It’s always a simple moment, but one that it’s all too necessary in the crazy day to day of life.

My dress is an oldie but goodie — in fact, below are some photos that were taken years back! Same dress, same place, different year. Fun, right?! It’s the type of dress that works no matter what. It’s made by a brand that I adore called FRNCH; you can check out similar options of theirs here!


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Where is your happy place? Let me know in the comments below!

PS – Why I Love Calling Michigan “Home” + How Going With The Flow Leads To Happiness

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  1. Erin Bassett says:
    September 12, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    It shows that this is your happy place! I love the water too and we just discovered western michigan a few years ago but we’ve been a lot since. Like a lot a lot. Like 3+ times a summer lot. Then maybe once or twice in the fall too. I’m going to have to do some thinking about what my happy place actually is – right now it might be as simple as a place where I can be alone!

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    1. Emily | Isn't That Charming says:
      September 14, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      HA! I feel you there! Sometimes a little moment alone is all you need to feel refreshed. 🙂

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  2. Maureen says:
    August 3, 2019 at 11:12 am

    It looks like such a beautiful place. I can see why it’s your happy place. For me it’s when I am surrounded by food! Hehe Actually, any place quiet. I enjoy quiet moments and it’s as simple as sitting out in our backyard to watch the sunrise. I hope you are having a great weekend so far!

    Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com

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