Little Joys

I am always seeking & savoring life’s little joys. In addition to cultivating joy, I LOVE sharing it with others.

I’ve compiled some favorite, inspiring, & thought-provoking joys. May you en-JOY them as much as I do!

MAGICAL quotes

“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” - E.B. White

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” - Roald Dahl

"There are two ways to live life: One as if nothing is a miracle, the other as if everything is." - Albert Einstein

“You carry all the ingredients to turn your existence into joy. Mix them, mix them!” - Hafiz

“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn

Some joys that make my heart SING

Tree Lookups

Nature’s Treasures

Crashing Waves

Finding Butterflies

Discovering Trolls

A Path Forward

Sunset Awe

Luscious Lilacs

Happy Sunflowers

Nature’s Jewels

Autumn Bliss

Meditating

Some of my FAVORITE books

Some HAPPY discoveries you might also enjoy

  • Thomas Dambo’s Troll Map where you can discover his wondrous trolls hidden in forests and parks all over the world.

  • Melli O’Brien’s powerful and insightful The Deep Resilience podcast.

  • Insight Timer: a favorite free meditation app that I use all the time.

  • A lovely and meditative free visual experience - This is Sand.

  • Free online Wednesday Meditations with Dr. Rick Hanson; a quiet space I carve out for me each week.

  • Brené Brown’s incredible Ted Talk on the power of vulnerability.