It’s a shame not all little joys can be photographed! This week I heard the year’s first chiffchaff and saw the first brimstone butterflies whizz by – both signs of spring that make my heart happy! I also realised there are red kites nesting in the trees opposite our house, and I’ve been watching them […]
LITTLE JOYS: 3rd April 2023 Read More »
I’ve been feeling quite depressed this week. Noticing little joys is one of my defenses against it, but so too are choosing not to worry about it, and choosing not to identify with it. Anthony de Mello’s book ‘Awareness’ completely changed my relationship with depression – here are some key lessons from it: You Are
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Being able to get groceries delivered to my door is one of the big little joys! It always makes me feel so grateful. Leftover cabbage and bacon with breakfast. Husband and I walked to the pub for our weekly meeting. Art for sale. We love macaroni peas for a quick and easy supper at the
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Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. Started the week with a wintery walk on the common. Frosty undergrowth. Crystal magic! Isn’t this the prettiest puddle? Found this spider at home and have been trying to identify
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This ‘Blue Monday’ I’m wondering why society would choose to label a particular day as being a negative experience. Wouldn’t it be much better if we called it ‘Kindness Monday’ or ‘Gratitude Monday’ or ‘Making Plans Monday’? Always remember, you get to control how you experience life, and you can choose joy every day by
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Because it’s not the big goals and successes in life that bring true happiness, but the little joys that you choose to notice each day. My Christmas was full of blessings, love and simple pleasures! I hope yours was magical too. Last Monday, we finally put up our tree! We choose a small potted tree
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