When life is hard, moments of joy can help you keep going. But how do you find those moments? How do you feel joy in the midst of it all?
I have to look for them. Intentionally and deliberately, keeping my eyes open for them and being aware of them when they appear. I have to sort of train myself to notice when they show up – especially since those moments, those (what I call) joy connections, can show up unexpectedly.
So often, these joy connections come in small ways, in the little things.
Noticing nature while out on a walk.
Certain songs on the radio.
A moment of contented calm with a good book.
A hummingbird at the feeder.
A cherished memory suddenly coming to mind.
A friend’s laugh.
Playing with paint.
A gentle breeze against your skin.
A text that makes you smile.
So many little things can bring a connection to joy.
Keep your eye out for them. Notice them when they happen.
And grab hold of those moments as much as you can.
❤
Ginger Simpson White 