Last week I received a text message from a friend that noted she found joy in my pictures of our new puppies and flowers I post to social media. It made me smile as I read her words and then hearted the conversation and went along with my day. Her words continue to resonate with me as I scroll through a variety of platforms and interact with others.
Thinking about it, we all have moments we are proud of or notice something that catches our eye that imprint a memory in our minds. Do we take the extra step and tell others what brings them joy? Do we take a minute to note something right in front of us? I am a huge fan of seeing the JOY in situations and around me as the day passes. For me, it’s the little things like a sunrise/sunset, a flower blooming, a dog, or even an interaction that I notice and take a mental image of to remember. For you it may be something different. Think about what brings you joy and why it is set apart from everyday events or happenings.
Whether you are in school, at work, or off during this time, joy can surround you as an opportunity to remember. Joy occurs as as a reaction of what we see or experience. Every single one of us has moments of joy throughout our journey in life. The joyful moments can be the glue that holds us together during moments of struggle or the celebratory memory when life goes well.
Every single human has ups and downs and times where there may be angst and difficulties. We’re human, it happens. However, those joyful moments defined as memories after the fact help. It’s a memory because of something that stands out in the moment. What moments of joy do you recall when you most need them? Why do they stand out to you?
Joy can be in so many forms and the moments that bring you joy are memories. Joy can be an action as well as a reaction in life. Find what brings you joy and cling to it. Joy in the moments become memories to hold onto and recall.
Elyse Hahne 