I was busily playing solitaire on my propped tablet last night when I was delighted by the sudden appearance of my kitten’s head peeking over the top. She ducked down as quickly as I noticed her, thus beginning a game of peek-a-boo. I’d duck, she’d duck. I peeked around the side, then her head, just one eye showing, peeked around the side as well. Her paw would appear over the top, resulting in a new screen appearing, then the peeking and poking continued for a fun little while. Instant joy!
Through persistence and intention, I am noticing and appreciating more deeply the things which bring joy to not only myself, but to others. When I give a thumbs-up to the driver of a fancy, expensive car—or an old restored one—I get to share in their joy. Most often, they return the gesture with a big smile. I’ve said to some that it must be great fun to drive such a car, and their response is always positive. That positive reaction gives me more joy.
When I sit in my living room in the morning, I start with a lovely breve latte. That java is joy in a mug. The morning breeze through the open balcony door brings a soothing joy, and when it is accompanied by birdsong, that joy is multiplied. When I take a moment to connect with my Creator to give thanks and to simply listen in meditation, my soul is soothed. Can that be another form of joy? I think so.
Allowing the peace of joy to show, I can’t help but to smile. In that simple act, in the relaxing of stress resulting from a peaceful smile, I am ready to find all the joy the day will bring, to others as well as to myself.
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