Happiness is everything. Where there is happiness, everything else is possible and so we asked the community to tell us what makes them happy.

Paola Erazun | Costume Designer/ Stylist

What makes me happy is the beach and nature, meditation, and spending time with my friends. I love cooking it relaxes me and I’m a foodie! The older I get more I appreciate the small things in life. Read more>>

R. Lee Kratzer | Theatre and Opera Director

Joy is an integral value of my work. Even if the show I am directing is heavy or difficult, we work with a sense of joy and gratitude, which creates trust in the rehearsal room and on stage. And nothing is more joyful than facilitating a healthy rehearsal room and watching a group of actors become an ensemble through the process of making theatre together. Read more>>

Patricia Pena | Los Angeles based Health and Wellness Photographer

It’s the little things that make me happy. I am happiest when I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, go for a drive on PCH and I can smell the ocean breeze, hikes with amazing views of the city, hanging with my family and friends, making beautiful photos with my clients, and witnessing a smile from my new baby Leo. Read more>>