Shhhhhhhhhh. Don’t tell anyone, but I feel so happy! I don’t know what happened, but I’m finding it rather concerning, this strange sense of mirth. I feel rather light and giddy inside. The corners of my mouth tickle upward. It happened sometime between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening and the symptoms are still present this morning. I am beginning to worry that I may have picked up a little *joy* somewhere…

joy: noun: an expression or display of glad feeling; festive gaiety; a state of happiness or felicity.

I found joy in the classroom with my students.
I found joy in my my yoga practice.
I found joy in my continually successful attempts at packing lunches.
I found joy in love.
I found joy in my life journey.
I found joy in my family.
I found joy in the purring of my cat.
I found joy in acting class.
I found joy in the sunshine.
I found joy in my friends both near and far.
I found joy in taking better control over my own existence.

I am re-emerging. Hopeful and positive. Me.

I’ve been reminded that joy is everywhere when you are open to receiving it!
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