Finding Joy in Simple Things

Oh, to be a kid again ... just look how much joy he gets from getting the spoon in his mouth the first time! Here are some things we can try to do to find some joy in simple things:

A walk along the beach

Seeing a sunset

A drive through the countryside in the fall

Knitting or crocheting

Quilting

Birdwatching

Prayer

Living in the moment

A nap

A long bath

Hearing a favorite song on the radio

Singing

Dancing

Swinging on the swing set at the park

Finding a new favorite hangout at a town

Being on time

Being early

Not rushing

A hug

A friend

Giving a gift

Painting

Writing

Journaling

Learning

Being clean

Being organized

Being conscientious

Being loving

Being grateful

Giving a massage

Getting a massage

Taking a day trip

Visiting relatives

Calling mom and dad

Taking a beautiful photograph

Playing golf with good friends

Playing tennis with a friend

Petting a horse

Reading

Going to a museum

Eating healthy

Having a hobby

Learning to belly dance

Flirting

Smiling

Laughing

Jumping on a trampoline

Skipping rope

Falling in love

Collecting stamps or coins

Getting something you really want on sale

Eating an ice cream on on a hot day

Saying "I love you"

Kissing hello and goodbye

Swimming

Admiring some nice old architecture

Seeing a mountain

Getting flowers

Giving flowers

Giving a compliment

Collecting seashells

Collecting sea glass

Crafting

Telling a story

Telling a joke

Giving a brunch

Going to a party

Hugging a child

Finding 5 bucks in your pants

Finding that old favorite teddy from childhood

Decorating

Developing your style

Knowing what to say at the right time

Getting something you really want as a gift

Traveling

A cup of coffee

Dinner with family

Getting a job

Quitting a job

Saying please

Saying thank you

Seeing a movie with a friend

Having a chat with a friend

Making a new friend

Having tea with a friend

Following your desires

Paying off a dept

Having 5 extra bucks to save and invest

Looking through the pictures of a travel magazine

Today, I dropped A off at his grandma's house and M and I are going to a wedding - one of the best ways to find joy in the simple things. It reminds me of falling in love and the feelings I felt at my wedding - which was pure joy. Do something today to find your joy!