. …finding a Starbuck’s at the baggage claim area of a major airport, knowing that I had a three-hour drive in front of me.

….seeing the face of a friend who had fallen in love again, after unexpectedly becoming a widow a couple of years ago.

….picking fresh tomatoes, string beans, and strawberries from my garden and seeing the bright colors of zinnias.

photo attributed to scarequotes

….hearing from a colleague who I had loaned a scarf to.  She had worn it to a wedding and it made her feel beautiful.

…..listening to great music, outdoors, with my husband and sons on a perfect summer evening.

…..reading a note from a client who had a formal ruling in her favor, just when she needed some to hear some good news. And then seeing her complete gratefulness.

…..sitting on my patio on a weekday, with new patio furniture and an umbrella that serves as my outside office, typing away on my laptop.

…..seeing a breakthrough for a client, where ingrained habits were the norm. 

…..having ice cream with my sons late at night or eating cheese puffs out of a bag, sitting on one of their beds.

Joy comes in many forms. Joy comes at different times. Joy is all around us.

How have you experienced joy recently?