The Happy Joyful Life Right Now

Good Things Are Coming to You

It's not the easiest thing to be all smiles and hopes for good things. There are days when we might force ourselves to put on a happy face even though it feels like an unfamiliar mask. So what is this thing, that God is all about good and goodness? How can we tap into what is promised as a natural and ever-present available of joy and really connect with that in a way that feels real, not fake?

It's in the little things. I think sometimes we're looking for the big miracles and when they don't come, we feel defeated in life. When it's really the tiny discoveries every day in every way that can fill us with so much joy and love that, but for being aware of them, we miss them. My friend just hurt her foot. It isn't a major injury, but it is painful when she walks so she has to stay home and rest. When she does go out, she must wear one of those awkward boots, and she doesn't have a shoe for the other foot to keep her even in her gait. It's not a huge deal, but it's totally annoying. When she told me about this, in addition to feeling empathy for this very active person, I realized how really lucky I am that my feet work just fine. I didn't even think about it until we had our conversation. 

There are a million little things that are just excellent in our lives if we stop and ponder how wonderful and miraculous all the gifts are. I feel better already. I've had animals all my life, so I'm celebrating my dear Pixie with the joyful video I just took of her. I hope she makes you think of something joyful, too.