Doing Things you Love
When the world seems to be mired in suffering, it can feel selfish and a little pointless to do the things you love, but it is at those times that your joy is most important. The world benefits as much as you do from your healing, loving, shining heart.
What brings you to that place of joy? What helps you feel love?
When I was at my most depressed, I didn’t even know what joy felt like, much less what could help me feel it. I remember for a while, the only thing that helped me feel better was singing Christmas carols. So I did that. Over time I’ve found more and more things that bring me joy. Healing has been an interplay of moving towards joy, and as I do so, finding space for more joy.
These days, the things that help me feel most joy are simple. Being on the earth. Spending time in nature. Feeding the birds. Being with my family. Caring for my daughter. Spending time with friends. Laughing. Baking. Reading. And of course, writing this blog. 🌟
I believe the creation of joy in our own lives heals ourselves and our planet, and in turn allows others to feel more joy too. Do something small that brings you joy today.
