Hello everyone, I hope all is well with you. I’m back today after a week of work and writing. The weather warmed up a little this week, and I’m starting to feel like spring might be on the horizon. I hope so. I’m ready for warm weather.
But enough about that. Today, I want to talk about finding peace and joy in your life. It feels like everyone’s screaming about the political environment on social media, and that is so tiring. So, I’m making a conscious effort to unplug from social media and avoid the tirade.
To do that, I decided to focus on Peace. Remember, that’s my word for this year. Because when I feel peaceful, I also experience Joy. So, today I decided to do things that only bring me Peace or Joy. So, this morning, I woke up and had a glass of water. I know that sounds a little lame, but it’s nice in the quiet morning before everyone wakes up to do something good for my body. I feel Peaceful when my body is hydrated. It feels good to feel healthy. Besides, finding Peace or Joy in the little things is important, too.
The next thing I did was start a load of laundry. It feels good to accomplish something right away and also have something clean to wear. That’s self-care. Self-care brings me Peace.
Then, I started working on my story. Being creative brings me Joy. I love writing. I love bringing characters to life. I love writing stories that carry a message. It brings me Peace most of the time. Sometimes I have to deal with plot holes or tying up loose ends and that can cause some frustration. 😉
I experience Joy when I watch the Cardinals at the bird feeder.
I feel Joy when I go for a hike in the woods. Being in nature also brings me Peace.
I feel Joy when I travel. I love to learn about other cultures and their traditions.
I feel Joy when I spend time with my family. When we go out to dinner or sit at home in front of the fire and watch a show together. I love laughing with my family and friends.
I’m going to focus on those things instead of the constant strife in the news. Especially today. It’s a special day for me.
So, there you have it a few things that bring me Joy. How about you? What brings you Joy or Peace? Leave a comment! I’d love to hear from you!
