What makes you happy?

[Becky]

I've been reading lately about the differences between happiness and joy. I'm not sure that I could explain them, but I think that my life is overall joyful, even when there's stuff that makes me unhappy. As an example, there's been a long-term challenge for me at work that, in and of itself, has not made me happy. But because of that challenge, I've made a very dear friend along the way and learned some very important lessons. These things never would have happened without some pain and frustration as a catalyst. When I look at it from a larger, longer perspective, I'm able to find joy in the whole experience and consider the next chapter.

I'm rambling, I know...

[rebeccaC]

Sunrises and sunsets from a peaceful vantage point, hugs, spooning, seeing people smile, knowing I’ve done a good job on a work project, cresting a really hard bike climb, autumn rides through woods that look like stained-glass windows, dancing late into the night, feeling/being creative, a great meal and conversations with people I care about, doing yoga, doing random acts of kindness, rather than just getting somewhere quickly learning the joy of random discoveries, turning life’s friction into physical momentum
…..and like that time while on a steep climb having a butterfly land on my arm and ride to the top with me