Joy.
Let's curate joy in our everyday actions.
Take a deep breath and relax.
Without joy,
Why do anything?
Joy is allowing yourself to see and appreciate moments of delight,
Connection,
And sweetness without holding back or second-guessing the experience.
It's not about grand gestures or extraordinary events.
It's about the warmth of sunlight on your skin,
The satisfying taste of a fresh orange,
The sound of one's laughter.
It's about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.
What's going really well right now?
Take a moment,
Just a silent moment,
To scan your inner landscape.
What small,
Simple things are bringing a flicker of contentment?
Maybe it's the gentle rhythm of your breath,
The feeling of your feet grounded on the floor,
The soft sound of your own voice.
What brings you that feeling of warmth,
Laughter,
Or pleasure?
Maybe it's the memory of a shared smile or the quiet satisfaction of completing a task.
Let these moments rise to the surface of your awareness.
Just let them be.
Focus on those moments and experiences and really let yourself feel them.
Allow the warmth to spread through your chest,
The laughter to echo in your mind,
The pleasure to linger in your senses.
We often rush through our days,
Missing the subtle beauty that surrounds us.
We are so busy chasing the next big thing,
We forget to savor the present.
Think of joy like a delicate flower.
It needs tending.
It needs attention.
It needs us to notice its beauty.
Just as we wouldn't ignore a blooming flower in a garden,
We shouldn't ignore the moments of joy in our lives.
For the next few seconds,
Let's practice actively curating joy.
Notice the small,
Positive sensations in your body.
Feel the gentle rise and fall of your breath.
Hear the subtle sounds around you.
Allow yourself to appreciate the little,
Simple fact that you're here,
Alive,
In this moment.
Instead of waiting for joy to find you,
Actively seek it out.
Look for the glimmers of light in your day.
Appreciate the small things.
Choose to see the good even when it's hard.
Remember,
Joy isn't a destination,
It's a journey.
It's a way of being.
It's a choice you make moment by moment.
And as we bring this mindful moment to a close,
Carry this intention with you.
Let the practice of curating joy become a part of your everyday life.
Let it guide your actions,
Thoughts,
And interactions.
What is in my heart?
Like the deepest,
Darkest places that I'm afraid to show anyone,
What would I wish for with no limitations?
Open your eyes,
And step into your day with a renewed sense of appreciation and joy.
Have a beautiful day.
