Unlike the beginning of last year, I’m not all that happy or joyful in 2023. It’s been a tough past couple of months, but I’ve tried my best to hold on. I’ve held on to my responsibilities, purpose, and just the will to live a good life. Quite often, it’s slipped my mind, but I’ve also held on tightly to God.
A few weeks ago, I saw a tweet about reveling in the little things that bring you joy. I thought about that for quite a while, thinking about what they could be for me. It did not seem like I had any, or maybe I tried to dismiss them, or maybe I was just not in the right frame of mind to accept them. Anything that came to mind, I disregarded them as pathetic or too silly.
This changed yesterday… sort of. Even as I type this, I am hesitant to tell you about them because I still have this disregard for them. But, it would be a huge disservice to me if I don’t indulge myself with the things that bring me joy. I will be gaslighting myself if I deny that those things do not make me giddy or bring a silly smile to my face or make me feel comforted.
Here are my little moments of profound joy:
- I love it when I’m lost in a whirlwind of happy, totally made-up thoughts. At sea, feeling the cool breeze or flying high in the clouds even though I’ve never done either. It pleases me to imagine myself giving a talk or being a badass actor in a superhero movie. I remember when daydreaming was my go-to form of self-entertainment. I’ll bring that back, because, why not?
- I love it when I listen to beautiful, soulful songs. I send all my love to the artist for their melodious voice and rhythm and consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to take their vocal/instrumental blessing into my ears and heart. Listen to this beauty. Music brings me bliss.
- One of my favorite things is to help people who may have difficulty with doing so themselves. I like to be part of what gives people hope, comfort, and peace. I like to be a part of other people’s little moments of joy and bring happiness to them.
- Have you ever marveled at God’s rest? I’m still not over it since I found out about it. Boy, does my heart skip a beat when I get reminded that God says, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” in Matthew 11:28. Can you imagine how huge this is for me? Yesterday on YouVersion, this verse spoke to me: John 15:5 – “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing”.
- I love to watch movies! This is my de-stressor, actually. It used to be books, and I’m looking towards buying physical books so that I can stay away from my screen at least.
There you go. I plan to enjoy every second I happen to be in one of those moments and seek solace from them as much as I can.
These are 500 words (or more ?)! Talk to you tomorrow!