Readers share their happy moments

Making chocolate from Jamaican cocoa beans while listening to reggae oldies makes me happy. As I create each piece, I think about the cocoa farmers, the harvesting, fermenting, drying, shipping, roasting, winnowing, grinding, creating new flavours - all to bring the moment of joy to the ultimate customer.

- Nancy, New York

Waking up each morning knowing God has granted me another day to rejoice puts a smile on my face every time.

- Onenetta, Jamaica

Putting on my pyjamas and wrapping up in my blanket in bed totally absorbed in the latest novel. I look forward to going home to that every night. Getting lost in that fantasy world is the only thing that keeps me going.

- Andrea, 55, St Andrew

When I'm in my garden and admiring the fruits and the plants blooming.

- Delores, Kingston

Driving on the highways at the beginning and middle of spring … such peace and healing I experience … . It really make me happy … . Also my children's report cards.

- Carol, Queens, New York

My two daughters make me happy, without a doubt. They are my world. I often tell them I will walk through the fire to protect them. Nia is 13 going to high school this fall and Gia is 10. I gave birth to her on my birthday. Priceless!

- Angie, New Jersey

When I enter the living room after work to be greeted by my wife's and daughter's welcoming smiles.

- Greg

Seeing my son happy … . That puts a smile on my face.

- Ricardo

The praise and worship segment at church on a Sunday morning.

- Paulette, 60, St Catherine

Being financially stable. I have not been happy since the recession hit.

- Lisa, 37, Mona, St Andrew