Between nightly news and Internet news updates, it’s easy to wonder – Where the hell is the joy? Where has all the joy in the world gone?
With regular reports of chaos, war, and violence, it can be hard to feel joyful.
Times of trouble make it even more important to remember there is joy in the world.
Joy is everywhere.
Sometimes it can feel like it’s hiding, but it’s there!
Let’s dive into how to have more joy in your life.
People we love
Your family and friends can be one of the greatest sources of joy in your life. They make us laugh; we go on adventures together, and spend quality time together enjoying each other’s company.
Pets
Our pets are an amazing source of unconditional love and joy.
They make us laugh with their crazy antics and put a smile on our face just thinking about them. Pets give us such a wonderful sense of joy.
Nature
Nature is joyous. The wind in the trees, a beautiful park, a gorgeous old tree. Not to mention a beautiful array of bird life.
There is so much beauty and joy in nature.
Big ticket moments
We get so much joy out of big ticket moments.
It might be an amazing trip overseas, a wedding, or the birth of a new baby. All will bring great joy into our lives.
These moments should be savoured and enjoyed. They are special, and we need to treat them as such.
Every day wins and moments
This is a joy that is often overlooked. Having a chronic illness and being sick for a couple of years has really opened my eyes to finding joy in every day moments and small wins.
Unfortunately, we think we can only find joy in those big-ticket items I mentioned earlier. But every little win matters. Every achievement matters. Moments when we feel proud of ourselves for doing something that we did not think was possible, considering our circumstances, matter.
There is joy in the workings of every day moments. Embrace the joys, even the small ones.
Achieve your goal
Achieving a goal that you have worked hard and long on is a feeling of joy. That sense of accomplishment is joyous, and it’s something that you should be proud of and celebrate.
People doing great things
Watching people achieve great things can be a joy. Seeing people succeed, seeing them help others, watching them do the right thing – it can all bring joy.
Be in the moment
One of the easiest ways to connect to joy instantly is to live in the moment. Be in the moment (turn off the television/mobile phone/iPad first, and you will find being in the moment a lot easier).
Being in the moment involves connection. Connection is the true source of joy. Connection to your heart, your soul. To the core of who you are.
Be in the moment and feel joyous.
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Have more joy in your life
Joy is in every day people and their actions and dreams. It’s in nature, in love, in beauty, in the animals around us.
It really is everywhere; you just need to tap into it regularly.
Each of us has our own source of inner joy. Feel the joy. Let it sweep over you. Be grateful for what you have instead of worrying about what you don’t have.
Believe in possibility and opportunity instead of limitations.
Smile more. Laugh more. Be kind. Help others. Be thoughtful and considerate instead of fearful.
There is joy everywhere; tap into it. Better still, be a shining beacon of joy for yourself and others.
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