Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Joy


"THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, BUT THERE IS THE DISCOVERY OF JOY". joyce grenfell. Searching for happiness can be a life long process, one that keeps the self so busy that happiness can be overlooked in the search. I've spent many a wasted moment thinking that the feelings had to be huge and over powering to be worth something. It was when I quit the busy crazy search for the perfect something I discovered a well of goodness in my life I had never known before. I realized I had discovered joy, that feeling of delight a source of pleasure. These past weeks I've lived without my joy but rediscovered it on my morning hike. I was awake and alert to my surroundings. I noticed with keen pleasure the sun on my arms, the birds sweet songs, the fresh scent of pine, the babble of the brooks. It was little things but I was aware of them and I knew my joy was back for a moment and that my life was good.

7 comments:

  1. hi lorrie...so happy to see you today, my friend

    and YES! Teddy has settled right in...he is the love of my life and the center of my world...my heart just melts everytime i look at him....which is always.....

    hoping this finds you well too...
    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xxx

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  2. I'm glad you found your joy again... But it'll always be right where you left it on the trail...

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  3. Lorrie, that feather looks like its from a Heron, or maybe a Egret?
    Little joys fit right in our hands where we can see them so clearly, yes?
    xx
    julie

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  4. yes your life is good, and i am so glad you are reconnecting to it! xx's

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  5. So beautiful Lorrie- I love this post.

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  6. A beautiful, heartfelt post. Thank you for sharing.

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