What do you love? How often do you think about those things that you truly love? Here are some things that I love: Morning sunlight streaming through the window at the beginning of a new day. Curling up like a cat in the afternoon sun, on a cold winter’s day. Cloudy days. The sound of rain spatters on the roof and windows. Butterflies. Damsel flies. Big, black and yellow bumble bees. All birds – especially bluebirds, goldfinches, wrens, and hummingbirds. The smell of a forest. Petrichor. The soothing hum of my cat purring. Cats and kittens. All baby animals. Trees bursting into bloom in the spring. Autumn leaves. Clouds. The shape of trees without their summer garment of leaves. LARGE tree trunks and very old trees. A gentle breeze across my face. The smiles on the faces of my daughters and their laughter. Comfort food. Lace. Greenhouses. Walking on the earth in my bare feet. Ocean sounds. The scent of patchouli. Bell shaped flowers. Lilacs and lilies. Breakfast. That first swallow from a glass of beer. Strong coffee. Dark chocolate. Salads. Home-baked bread. Every kind of fruit – especially citrus and blueberries. The soft ticking of a clock. A hot bath. A cozy bed. Playing in the dirt. Growing flowers. Beautiful music – like piano, violin, cello, sitar. I could go on and on and on and on…
I do not have to pay for most of these things. They are not dependent upon any form of government or the economy or luck. They are gifts from the universe. They are the things that bring forth unbidden joy. Life is filled with joy. We must be willing to see it, if we are to feel it. It is always there, if we look for it and if we appreciate it, it has a tendency to multiply. Are you feeling joyful today?
