Happy Mind: The Philosophy and Science of Happiness

The smile of early spring

Image © Eldan.

Was it the smile of early spring
That made my bosom glow?
'Twas sweet, but neither sun nor wind
Could raise my spirit so.

Was it some feeling of delight,
All vague and undefined?
No, 'twas a rapture deep and strong,
Expanding in the mind!

Anne Bronte, In Memory of A Happy Day in February.