JOY

What is joy?

There are many definitions for the word joy...I like this one...

Joy- a source or cause of delight

Spend some time creating a list of all the things that bring you joy.  It can be 10 things or 100 things, it doesn't matter....just notice the things that bring you joy as you go about your day and jot down whatever comes to mind.  This doesn't have to done in one sitting...it can be an ongoing project. Each day take a moment and just be in a state of gratitude for all the joyful things in your life.

Here are some of mine in no particular order:

1.   my family
2.   the beach
3.   my little Shih Tzu, Gizmo
4.   sunsets
5.   babies
6.   baby animals
7.   a good book
8.   bubble baths
9.   waterfalls
10. being with friends
11. butterflies
12. traveling
13. flowers
14. dancing
15. music
16. the change of seasons...especially spring and fall
17. flip flops
18. decorating
19. art
20. entertaining
21. candles, spas, massage
22. sunrises
23. being in nature
24. learning
25. personal development books or courses
26. d.i.y projects
27. watching food network and d.i.y network and HGTV
28. comfy pajamas
29. a hot cup of tea or coffee in my favorite mug
30. sitting in front of a blazing fire
31. hiking in the mountains
32. sailing or cruising 
33. girls night out
34. old photos and reminiscing
35. surprises
36. turquoise, peacock blue, aquamarine
37. hot pink
38. shopping
39. exploring a new travel destination
40. Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products
41. movies
42. beautiful photography
43. laughter
44. playing games
45. making my own cleaning products
46. hummingbirds
47. blue and white dishes
48. cocktails on the deck
49. having a day with no obligations or commitments
50. seashells
51. sandcastles
52. cooking a new recipe
53. the smell of lavender or fresh linens
54. the smell of baby products
55. roasting marshmallows over an open fire
56. dolphins
57. gardening
58. drawing or painting
59. my faith
60. the smell of spring
61. the crisp air of fall
62. snow covered trees and mountains
63. lazy summer days
64. tropical vacations
65. jumping on a trampoline
66. rearranging furniture
67. new shoes or a new outfit
68. bunnies
69. angels
70. road trips
71. antiques
72. fresh herbs
73. fruit-flavored water
74. journaling
75. being with family
76. comfy clothes
77. fresh washed sheets
78. a clean house
79. watching old movies
80. lying in a hammock
81. being grateful
82. Facebook
83. Pinterest
84. going to my favorite restaurant
85. calls or texts from my children or hubby
86. creating tablescapes
87. scrapbooking
88. hugs and snuggling in bed
89. fuzzy sweaters in winter
90. dressing up in formal attire
91. sundresses
92. puppies
93. wildflowers
94. spring flowers
95. walking on the beach
96. sunbathing
97. witnessing the birth of a newborn baby
98. helping people
99. giving people presents
100. being in the moment