Happy as a Lark

Happy as a Lark

Happy as a Lark--skylark on a fenceNothing compares to the sound of birds singing. Hearing their music makes many of us happy as a lark.

Listen to the songs of a western meadowlark here. For six-year-old William Zhang’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Song of the Lark, Op. 39 No. 22, listen here.

Happy as a lark means very happy.

 Little things often give us joy.

  • A child with a toy
  • Time with family and friends
  • A walk in the park

We increase our happiness when we make others happy.

Causing them to smile makes us smile too.

Look for opportunities to make others happy as a lark.

We get so busy we often fail to notice needs around us. Instead, we can:

  • Babysit for a tired mom, swamped with responsibility.
  • Run errands for a sick neighbor.
  • Take children to sing for a senior citizens group
  • Cheer up someone down in the dumps.

Enjoy the songs of birds. Share your songs of joy with a hurting world.

“The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches” (Psalm 104:12 NIV).

Thanks to Bill Ellis, whose May 2022 Kentucky Monthly article, “Though I’ve Never Played a Violin, I’m Fit as a Fiddle,” led to this post. Image by Johnnys_pic from Pixabay.

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3 thoughts on “Happy as a Lark

  1. I can relate to being “happy as a lark”. I try to find the joy in everyday moments. God gives us wonderful opportunities to enjoy His creations. Have a blessed week! 🙂

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