Monday, May 21, 2012

Joy Moments

The bowl I keep my "Joy Moments" in
Three years ago. when it felt like my life was falling apart ... again, I started a process of finding a "joy moment" every day and taking the time to celebrate it on a little card with a sketch.  It was a centering process that helped me find gratitude every day.  As my life started to get better, the process fell away, forgotten.

Today I found that stash of joy moments and as I read through them, I felt that deep peace that they helped me find during that stress-filled time.  

So I have now resolved to make it a daily practice.  ... To take the time to identify and honor those small moments that add up to harmony and joy.  To know that I have time for joy ... time for beauty ... time to reflect ... time.

In whatever way that makes sense for you, I encourage you to celebrate your own joy moments.  Here's one of my cards ... obviously not a work of art ... just a captured memory.

6 comments:

  1. Actually, I think it is a work of art Joyce. It is a reflection of your creative, and grateful, soul.

    Hugs -- brilliant idea.

    I am still taking a photo and writing a poem a day for C.C. It has deeply enriched my world.

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  2. Oh - I like this idea. I am off to find a bowl or basket to hold my moments.

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  3. I am liking this SO much! I'm thinking this needs to become a practice for me, too... Thanks for yet another inspiration!

    Many hugs, my dear...

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  4. Thanks for your comments ... I'm glad you like the idea and hope to hear about your experiences with it.

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  5. YES! What a perfect way to celebrate gratitude!
    xo

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