Five Joys

June 13, 2016 Melissa Chee

Joy is not in things, it is... in us.

Joy really does seem to come from the simplest things. It can be reconnecting with an old friend or it could even be sparked by a genuine compliment from a stranger. I think one of the best ways to have more joy is by giving joy to someone else. Be the joy in someone's day and see if it spreads! I'd love to hear what you think. Is joy catching?

Here are my five joys for this post.

Have a happy and lovely week!

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Five Joys

May 16, 2016 Melissa Chee

“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.”

--Rumi

The practice of gratitude, for example, asking yourself the question, "What moments of joy have I recently experienced?" is a powerful practice. It reminds you to focus on the positive moments. Since what we focus on expands, it's great to concentrate on joy. After all, don't we all want more joy in our lives? When I think of joy, I think it's one step past just being happy... a more exuberant feeling. Thanks to Life by Lee for the Five Joys post idea.

What is it about a bunny that brings you such joy? Cuddling this little guy for a while was like therapy, but cheaper.

On a recent trip to Las Vegas, I caught up with a friend over a fancy drink in a beautiful setting. Friendships are often imperfect, but they are also essential to happiness and joy.

I got to spend a weekend at the coast with a friend and her dog Ripley who is dying of cancer. Even though the situation is heartbreaking, there is tremendous joy and love in the relationship a person can have with their best friend, human or animal.

Yes, Sprinkles cupcakes bring me joy. And that one in the bottom left corner is a limited edition Black Velvet cupcake--a little bit of super dark chocolate heaven.

I love this quote and I hope you do too because you are 100% unique. You were created by a loving God and there is nobody else in the whole world like you. I'm trying to remember the saying, "I am enough." And I hope you remember that too in the com… — I love this quote and I hope you do too because you are 100% unique. You were created by a loving God and there is nobody else in the whole world like you. I'm trying to remember the saying, "I am enough." And I hope you remember that too in the coming week because you are amazing!

Have a wonderful and cheery week! What joyful moments have you had recently?

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