Here's a question: Is fleeting joy really joy at all? My answer: it's complicated. But at the end of the day, I say yes.
Five Epiphanies of Joy
My two questions go thusly: 1. What does joy feel like? 2. What does joy look like? That's it! Two simple questions with a plethora of answers. As I've been pondering the multitudes, I keep returning to five examples of realized joy...
A New Kind of Foodie
I learned some truths that helped me cook up some joy with what I originally viewed as limited ingredients.
From Should to Want: a Small but Giant Step
Danger comes from feeling like you SHOULD choose joy, but the conversation changes if you WANT to choose joy.
A Privilege Denied to Many
"Enjoy growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." A hard yet beautiful thought gem when seen in real life.
A Closer Look into the Joy Quest
If I can't choose my feelings, what is it that I'm claiming to aspire for?
Clutter: the Tangible Joy Thief
New stuff becomes old almost instantly. As it stacks up in storage as items you don't use, a strange reversal takes place. Instead of you owning your stuff, your stuff starts to own you.
New Year’s HAPPY
It seems many of us agree that 2017 was a rough year for so many reasons. I can't tell you how many holiday cards and social media posts I saw repeating this sentiment loudly through December. But as I sat on my couch and scrolled through memories of the evening, text messages received and sentiments posted, I felt a sense of hope.
Comparison: the Stealthy Joy Thief
Define by your standards what is "enough" for you. Define what truly matters to you. Look at all the blessings you enjoy as your perfectly imperfect self. I can almost guarantee that you'll find your beautiful life to be pretty amazing right now. Today. No comparison required.
Anxiety: The Notorious Joy Thief
I have found that naming this anxious struggle of mine has allowed me to address it. I now recognize the true thief that anxiety can be.
