This Anne Sexton quote reminds me of the gratitude quotes I cherish, the wise quotes which serve as reminders of how important it is to share what we are grateful for… which is something I think I mostly have down.
Mostly.
Gratitude and joy have the same “positive” root, yes, and I see gratitude as a state of being that is quiet and reflective – in my mind’s eye and my heart’s embrace I feel my friend Maria’s energy. Joy, on the other hand – is more like character in the movie, “Inside/Out”
Joy is a bit rambunctious and loud, definitely a physically energetic jubilant sort of space. JOY is me when I jump up and down and clap my hands because I do, actually, jump up and down and clap my hands.
It is not something I plan to do, it is something I do spontaneously.
What is your perspective?
PROMPT: Write for 5 minutes about a recent joyful moment.
Write for 5 minutes about a long ago joyful moment.
Write for 5 minutes about a future joyful moment –
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Joy is less ubiquitous than contentedness. But, if we experience both each day, we should ensure that others catch “our disease”
The joy I feel when my great granddaughter is visiting is beyond words! Lia is such a happy little one and if you’re having a bad day she will be sure to make you smile.
Joy is this moment with no wants, no have/must tos. Just blissed out on nothing to do and nowhere to go to.