Awakening

Nina G is uncertain about her future happiness - currently unemployed in the midst of an ailing economy with threats of a recession and coupled with her big three oh (30th birthday) fast approaching next year, it is all too much for her to handle. A turning point in her life but not knowing which turn to take. There are decisions to make, plans to unveil, goals to achieve and a shabby wardrobe to revamp. In short, there is a lot to do. Her mind - in a mess, her hair - in tangles and her knickers - in a twist. 'Why is it so difficult to be happy and contented?', she asks herself.

Practising the ancient art of Pranayama (yogic breathing), a sudden wave of calm and tranquility settles within her petite being. She feels her chakras realigning and her energy fields recharged. Next, her weakened soul is catapulted to the high heavens. Oh, sheer ecstacy overwhelms her.

After her tenth exhalation, the answer to happiness slowly unfolds and reveals its naked self. Maybe a holiday? (a trip to Angkor Wat for a spiritual awakening) Maybe a career change? (an activist of some sort - saving whales and furry animals) Or perhaps a new hair-do? (swapping her long unruly curls with a blunt bob ala Anna Wintour)

Then it dawned on Nina G that the key to happiness doesn't lie in trivial choices. It lies in one choice - the choice to be grateful. So with this in mind, Nina G will wake up each morning and be grateful for everything that has been bestowed upon her - her impeccable health, her stunning beauty, her sharp intelligence and her killer Victoria Secret figure. Om.