What I learned after a month of seeking joy. It takes practice to identify your emotions. the more you look for joy, the more you will experience it.
May: I Find Joy – the simplest way to find joy. Read More »
Think about the phrase, “How about I…?” I watch our elementary school-age children play make-believe. They have such fun, even when they disagree. The answer to a dispute is, “How about I…?” The other follows up with, “Okay, how about I…” The play time often looks like this: Daughter 1 to Daughter 2 playing make-believe:
Play and Joy. Day 13- May: I Find Joy Read More »
Today was a normal day. Getting ready for school, work, after-school activities, dinner, hang-out time, and bedtime. Today was a normal day, until bedtime. For an unknown reason, tensions were high. It was a test of wills to pick up. In tonight’s case, the couch cushions had made their way to the floor, in a
Tension and Joy. Day 8 – May: I Have Joy Read More »
Continuing my thoughts from yesterday, I’m going to explore the two other TED talks I mentioned, the ones about happiness. If joy is different than happiness, understanding happiness in my life is key. Listening to a psychologist and a monk give me two differing understandings of happiness. Emily Esfahani Smith gave a talk in 2017
Understanding Happiness. Day 6 – May: I Find Joy Read More »
Can you create moments of Joy? Start with a list of what makes you happy.
What Makes Me Happy? Day 4 – May: I find Joy Read More »
