A major step forward on one writing project occurred today. This is a point we've been working towards and while it is just the beginning, it is something that brings joy. The topic, the writing, the research, the co-author -- it all makes me smile and feel positive. So, reaching this first big step made my day feel wonderful. The afternoon brought a mixture of sun and cloud as I ran a string of errands hoping to avoid getting wet while walking between venues. All were accomplished without encountering any dampness. <smile>
So many guidelines for happiness recommend that we follow our bliss or do things that bring us joy. While this seems sound advice, it also doesn't recognize that not everything will be filled with joy, even if it is that one thing that brings you happy thoughts. Suggesting that we not accept anything that makes us feel less happy may not be a realistic goal for life. Obviously there is a balance needed. If there is more positive than other feelings, then sticking with it might be reasonable. When there is more unhappy outcomes, then it might be best to take time to rethink. As I've often felt, joy is fleeting and not something that we will feel for great swaths of time. What we do need to do is to learn to recognize it when it arrives and take that moment to experience it.
The song shared represents how I felt when that first big step happened for the writing project. It is a happy sounding song that also points to the way I felt today. Pardon the falsetto <smile>. Enjoy!
You Make Me Feel Like Dancing -- Leo Sayer
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