I received a fortune cookie when I went to a Chinese restaurant. Inside, it read, “Very little is needed to make a happy life.”

As I drove home, those words stayed with me. I began to wonder what truly makes life happy. For many of us, life is simple and often repetitive—work, home, and the same routines day after day.

Yet within this repetition, small moments can quietly enrich our lives. A warm conversation, a shared meal, a kind word, or even a simple smile can make us feel thankful and cared for. These small acts help us feel loved and remind us to love and help others in return.