I think a happy life is created when one appreciates small things. There are not enough great big happy events to wallow in to keep us happy every day. It can’t be Christmas every day or your birthday every day.
It struck a chord in me when I saw a video on which the lady suggested a strategy for going through your wardrobe to sort out what you want to keep and what you want to discard. The defining question was ‘does it bring you joy?’
Some of the little things both big and small that bring me joy….
A clean mouse pad!
Video chatting with Stacey and Elsie! She just wants to grab the phone to try figure out where we are. It’s just so enormously cute! My family brings me a ton of joy.
I get joy from working.
I get joy from eating berries and cream.
I get joy from climbing into my pajamas at the end of the day.
I get a lot of joy at feeling the comfort of my pillow as I drift off to sleep.
Things that make my life easier bring me joy. Julian gave me a desk calendar. It’s just so helpful.
Humour brings me joy – just seen now: Person 1: Describe yourself in three words. Person 2: Lazy!
Truffles brings me joy.
Exercise brings me joy.
For me the most solid foundation of joy is knowing that I have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and that it’s not all about now. The best is yet to come.
Find things in life that bring you joy.
Today, I slept in a bit. Went to Pilates, had a catch up with Riana and came home to video chat with Stacey and Elsie. David came over too. After he left, I showered and got stuck into work. I worked for 6 hours and finished a short while ago.
I have got about a dozen emails left in my main inbox and 80+ in a new inbox that is chocobloc with South African applicants. After a week off, I will be doing some more work tomorrow.
Time for bed!
Proverbs 19:21
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
These are the days!
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂
Gym:
Pilates for 1 hour
Braces:
Day 81