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Describe an experience this week that made you happy.

I hiked for 4 or 5 hours - including a picnic stop at the top - with 9 other people, all family or friends - all vaccinated - and 3 dogs. Picked blueberries and blackberries at the top. Drank beer. Enjoyed community. Physical exertion (not too much!) promotes well-being. The immediate sensory environment - views, shade, temperature, pitch of the trail, flowers, quiet (except us) - was ideal. Saw only three other people - briefly - at a comfortable distance. I am so lucky, and aware of it, to have all of these factors available to me.