Faithful Friday: Finding Joy

Happy Friday to you!
Have any fun plans for Labor Day weekend? We are going to BBQ and I am looking forward to all of the delicious food and not to mention... it's a 3 day weekend! Woo hoo!

Today I am going to talk about finding joy. Before we get deeper into this post I want to share the definition of joy

Joy- a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

This may seem like a simple concept to grasp, especially for those of you that are naturally joyful. I'm not saying that I'm not joyful or that I walk around with a little rain cloud over my head. I think sometimes we get so wrapped up in the craziness and the hustle of life that we forget to have joy in the small things. If you read my last Faithful Friday post you know that I have been doing a lot of reflecting on my life and that I have decided to make this year better than the last.

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That being said, I am making an extra effort to find joy. What do you mean, Adela???
I mean that I am taking the time to appreciate the smallest things. For example: My nail polish at the moment (Essie's Shine of the times, it's technically a topcoat but I just painted in on bare nails) It is a beautiful flaked glitter that changes colors as you move your hand. It totally reminds me of a mermaid for some reason. I realize nail polish isn't that big of a deal but the color makes me happy and when I look at it is makes me smile. That is finding joy.

Another- The tumbler I drink coffee out of everyday. Not only does it hold my precious coffee but it's cute too! I'll insert a picture below so you can share my joy. haha!

It doesn't matter how small it may seem, for instance taking a huge whiff of fresh brewed coffee. YUM!

Allow yourself to be joyful. For me, I am making it a priority because I feel like I am so blessed and I should take the time to appreciate those blessings.
Bottom line- Life is better when you are happy.

So I have a project for those of you that are up for the challenge...
Focus on finding joy over this upcoming week and then we will check in with each other next Friday and see if you had a better week as a result of it. You might be surprised at how much happier you will be!

I am going to wrap it up here, my friends! I hope you have an awesome and joyful week.

Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela

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