Finding Joy in the world, in your life can seem hard for some of us. For me it comes not from grand gestures or illusions but from what some would call simple things…

The habit that brings me joy is my morning habit, it starts with my coffee, and the view of the world outside my window from my queen chair… it is simply a mesmerizing view of nature, green trees, moss draped limbs, the redbirds coming to the feeder, the view of nature as seen from my seat through the glass of my window. My view of stillness and life’s busy creatures melded into a joyful and peaceful show. The ecosystem of my porch, my place, it gives my heart the strength to beat, it gives my soul the strength to breathe deep and pause… this gives me joy, it’s not man-made, but rather it’s God made.  It’s spiritual and the reality of life seems less abrasive and heavy as I watch the world through the glass.

It teases my heart into feeling the joy that is there, always there, but at times feels hidden because of people and the reality of the world. It is my happy place, my happy time… MINE. It gives me joy, fuels my heart and soul to take on the day….