I found a little joy today...it meant a lot!
Recently, a survey was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Bubbies Ice Cream. The survey asked Americans about the top “little joys” they appreciated and looked forward to each day. Here are the results:
AMERICANS’ TOP TEN “LITTLE JOYS”
1. Seeing a loved one after being apart for a while
2. Sleeping in a freshly made bed
3. Feeling the sun on my face
4. Getting something for free
5. Having time to myself
6. Hugging a loved one
7. Finding money I didn’t know I had
8. The first sip of coffee in the morning
9. The clean feeling after a shower
10. Receiving an “I’ve been thinking about you” type text
For me, even when things seem most-grim, ie. my health concerns mount, my relationships aren’t where I would like them to be, I fail in my communications, or I’ve let someone down...I do my best to take inventory of the “little joys” that come my way. A few precious moments strung together add up to a lot, helping to redirect my attitude about my circumstance.
How about you? Do you find moments of joy throughout your day? Are you able to take stock and celebrate the experiences (even if they are fleeting)? Do you remind yourself of the warmth of the sun on your face? Do you smile when you hear your children's laughter or do you say AHHH... when you’ve tasted that first sip of delicious coffee? I hope so.
These simple pleasures when acknowledged...have a wonderful way of changing our perspective, potentially leading to a completely new point of view on our day and life!
I wish you joy!
For more information on “Americas’ Top 10 Little Joys” see the following links:
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