What Brings you Joy?

JoyfulHeartJoyfulHeart
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For me, it's certain members of my family who get me like no one else does.

It's old friendships where I've learned to be safe, new friendships where the surprise and delight is still fresh, and all those friendships in between.

It's learning new things about the world, and new things about myself.

It's simple things like a ray of sunshine, a baby's laugh, or a word of encouragement.

And always: it's hugs!

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  • TxTomTxTom

    Good food.

  • sunnysideupsunnysideup

    these days, it's free time

  • BearBear

    Lately it’s been my new companion Princess. She is a joy. Plus when I get a chance to cuddle.

  • stormydaycuddlestormydaycuddle Mod

    Office supplies, rain, books, writing, teaching (sometimes), puppies, aesthetics, Nietzsche, prose that reads like poetry, candles, cuddling, my friends, earl gray or black teas in general, warmth (blankies and socks), my besties, notebooks (especially fabric bound hardcovers like the 60-70s books), too many video games to count, music (headphones in all day everyday), my mentor (well that’s more like gratitude. She was recommended by Jane Friedman and she’s been my mentor for 10 years now.), highlighters (expanded color assortments), mythology (especially Greek), Le Morte de Arthur and everything about the Arthurian romances, Poe (to an unhealthy level) went to his grave last year on his birthday to do the annual Poe toaster thing, travel, journaling, planning, to do lists and schedules, watching sunrises or sunsets on the roof deck, tea houses, organizing when my ADHD allows for it, Francesca Lia Block, Scott Westerfield (I told him a few days ago actually that I was pretty sure he’s a prophet. Think about it… he is) and cooking.

    Thank you @JoyfulHeart that actually helped my mood. Hugs.

  • JoyfulHeartJoyfulHeart

    @stormydaycuddle Hugs reciprocated with enthusiasm!

    BTW, I like office supplies too. Index cards in particular.

  • TheFunCartelTheFunCartel

    This thread. So much better than a thread of annoyances and complaints. Thank you @JoyfulHeart .

  • MissAdventurousMissAdventurous

    I'm with you there @BoomerSpooner 😁

  • stormydaycuddlestormydaycuddle Mod
    edited October 2023

    @BoomerSpooner @MissAdventurous people will complain about negativity then leave a lot of space for it.

    @JoyfulHeart I think this thread is the place to be.

  • MissAdventurousMissAdventurous

    @stormydaycuddle I get joy out of choosing NOT to feed into those types. 🤣🤣🤣

  • stormydaycuddlestormydaycuddle Mod
    edited October 2023

    @MissAdventurous my new familiar shall be a Venus fly trap.

    Also, I forgot lavender lemonade on my list, and pride dyed daisies. Ty, by the way.

  • CallMeMikeyCallMeMikey

    My wife. My dog. My slower than hoped for, but nevertheless continuing recovery from a leg injury. My 37+ years of sobriety. Nieces and nephews. Watching the kids in the neighborhood come by to play with Jennie the Basset Hound when we're outside. Dad jokes. Aunts and uncles that call me up straight outta the blue.

  • 4cuddles4cuddles

    Rain for me too, wellies or rain boot as Americans say.

    FOOD especially most rice dishes NOT prepared by me.

    Making faces with little kids or babies or peek a boos.

    Listening to old women swear.

    Seeing someone catch a bus they have ran for.

    Noticing teenagers interact with their crushes.

    People Watching.

  • JoyfulHeartJoyfulHeart

    @CallMeMikey Congratulations on your continuing sobriety! I'm creeping up on 8 years, and I'm grateful. I have a very fulfilling life that would not have been possible before.

  • CuddleButtLOLCuddleButtLOL

    During a cuddle session, in a nice close embrace, we’re talking, someone says something, and then we’re both laughing uncontrollably. That’s a joyful feeling, especially if we’re laughing so hard that tears are coming out of our eyes!

  • stormydaycuddlestormydaycuddle Mod
    edited October 2023

    @CuddleButtLOL Awe. 🤗🤗🤗 that’s a sweet one.

  • MissAdventurousMissAdventurous

    @stormydaycuddle haha all the flowers and delicious drinks for you my beautiful friend 😋😋

  • CallMeMikeyCallMeMikey

    @JoyfulHeart Just keep going. My craving is ALWAYS there, but I manage to deal with it, hard as it is.

  • pmvinespmvines

    So many things

  • sunnysideupsunnysideup

    @pmvines like poop?

  • [Deleted User]Pandapixie (deleted user)
    edited October 2023

    genuine smiles, sharing a good laugh, seeing faces in things, bubbles, odd couple animals, listening to a rainstorm, people cracking themselves up...

    cracking creme brule with a spoon, shapes in clouds, googly eye bombing, leaving fairies and gnomes and painted rocks for others to find at parks, gorgeous sunsets, celebrating weird holidays...

    a great song ending right when I get to my destination, spoken word poetry, "kids" book, uninhibited dancing, making faces on food...

  • OhioMikeOhioMike

    What brings me joy ? Ooo almonds

  • [Deleted User]goodguy197636 (deleted user)

    That's easy. The gym!!

  • TheFunCartelTheFunCartel

    I am joyful about recognizing my imperfections and ecstatic when I see improvements.

    Music. My 9 week-old puppy. The friends I have made on this site.

    Pumpkin spice anything. Patrick Mahomes.

  • Minestrone101Minestrone101
    edited October 2023

    @OhioMike lol what does that amound to?

    Cuddles, a checkmate in chess, martial arts , the outdoors , a good meal, being good at something,studying a subject I like (self-help, philosophy, personal finance,martial arts , sociology), a good movie, pen pals on CC, one liners, dad jokes, roast pork and roast duck (Cantonese style),a day off, zombie movies, bachata dancing , good commute w no traffic (and Spotify), a good book, extra money in fhe checking account, a massage , a good walk, camping, life hacks, 90s Chicago Bulls or Phoenix Suns, the beach, and road trips.



  • LovelightLovelight

    @JoyfulHeart That's beautiful.

    Simply put, the memories of my childhood cat always seems to light me up. :)

  • stormydaycuddlestormydaycuddle Mod

    @Minestrone101 who is your favorite philosopher? I kinda plaster mine everywhere.

  • MissAdventurousMissAdventurous

    @stormydaycuddle brings me joy lol. 🤣🤣

  • stormydaycuddlestormydaycuddle Mod

    @MissAdventurous 🥹🥹🥹🥹right back at you. Especially when you’re narrating the plot of a horror show so I won’t be scared. I can’t take the suspense! 🥰🥰🥰

  • Minestrone101Minestrone101

    @stormydaycuddle Aristotle, Emerson, Thoreau, Locke, Dewey, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Buddhist literature , Bhagavad Gita, Epicurius, Epictetus, Rousseau, Maxine Greene, Nietzsche, Einstein.

    How about yours ?

  • stormydaycuddlestormydaycuddle Mod

    Nietzsche and pretty much all existentialism and postmodernity.

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