If Mama Ain’t Happy

A happy heart is like good medicine.
— Dolly Parton

Happy Monday,

Well, it’s happening. Tomorrow morning when we open our eyes, September 2026 will have arrived. The Fall Equinox is just 22 short days away. Life keeps ticking on.

The final tomatoes of the season are ripening, and we are all imagining a world without the sunshine of Dolly Parton. However, she left plenty of sunshine in her path, that is for sure.

Her departure is a strong reminder that our time here is limited and that creating happiness is up to each of us every day. I talk a bit more about this in today’s video.

Perhaps there is no better time than this dramatic change of season ahead to take inventory of our happiness meter.

What types of happiness are we feeling?

What types of happiness are we bringing to others?

Simple questions that sometimes get brushed over as we look at the more “practical” elements of life. But isn’t happiness one of the best gifts we can give ourselves and others?

Like the sign that sits in my kitchen year after year:

“If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”

Truthfully, if Mama ain’t happy, that sucks.

Wouldn’t you agree?! 😉

In all seriousness, have yourself a great month ahead. Graciously prepare for the change of season in front of us, while remembering to tend to your own happy heart along the way. 💚

Plant often and with Love!

Cheri 💚

Cheri Ruskus

Author and Founder of Grow You Girl

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