We buy things, we eat the kinds of food we like, we get into relationships, we help people and so on, to be happy. We are happy when the people we love are happy. We become angry, depressed or afraid because we want to be happy; the negative emotions result because of the absence of something that gives us joy.
However, we all know that joy generally doesn't last very long. That's what makes it so precious. A perpetual state of bliss is impossible, (not in this life anyway) so all we can do is to become more aware of the little joys which occur in our lives. Very often, we take these moments for granted and either rush right past them or allow them to pass without fully savouring them.
A smooth drive to work. The crisp, soothing croon coming from a hi-fi set. The smell of clean bedsheets. A satisfying meal. The pitter-patter of rain on a lazy Sunday afternoon. A new book. A cool mug of beer on a hot day. The sound of a cue hitting the ball on a pool table. Babies' laughter. The warmth and aroma of freshly-brewed coffee. Sharing a joke with a friend.
What are the little joys in your life?
Supplement these little joys with the big ones, like giving and receiving affection, helping someone in need, and spending time with our loved ones.
Whatever your little joys are, take time to notice and relish them. Someone once said that life is a series of moments, so make those moments count.
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