"to strive toward joy has become a calling and a practise. It is carried out with the full understanding of the terms of this hallowed and harrowed world. I pursue it with an awareness that joy exists both in the worst of the world and within the best, and that joy, flighty, jumpy, startling thing that it is, often finds its true voice within its opposite. Joy sings small, bright songs in the dark — these moments, so easily disregarded, so quickly dismissed, are the radiant points of light that pierce the gloom to give validation to the world." (see: https://www.theredhandfiles.com/what-is-joy-where-is-it/)
In other words, joy comes in unexpected places/times and it can even be found in the dark. For me, this tells me that joy can be found in the little things: a sunrise, a waterfall or mountain view, a nice meal with friends, the antics of a puppy, the frost on the trees, the bright light of a full moon, music/dance/art, a book, a conversation, some good news, watching a sportsperson/team you favour doing well... Well the list is endless, isn't it?
So what brings you joy????...
