Ways to Anchor Your Joy
I present to you, 5 Ways to Anchor Your Joy with the prayer that you might be sustained by the mysterious power of experiencing delight and recognizing the goodness in a world that needs a lot of love. Take Notes. Take notice of what comforts you, surprises you, and encourages you. It could be as simple as chamomile tea and fuzzy socks or as profound as witnessing a wedding or a baby take their first steps. Jot these things down. Two reasons: 1) It will help you keep your eyes open to the small miracles that are sprinkled throughout the everyday ordinary and 2) your lists of good things might serve as a means of grace in future days when you need a reminder. Tend to Your Basic Needs. I don't believe that I'm the only person who forgets that I'm a finite creature who has some needs: sleep, food, water, and exercise. It is good to prioritize living with purpose and working to do good things, but all the passion in the world will not eradicate the need for rest and...