Email: My GF thinks I have too much fun. What gives you joy? (Canada)
Somewhere down the line, our identity shifts from being joyous and inquisitive about everything, to being studious and serious about everything.
True joy is an integral part of us. It’s not a place we arrive when we finish all serious business, but nurture it in a parallel balance. We can’t fake true joy, it’s just natural.
If we let go of what brings us true joy, we do feel a terrible loss. It doesn’t matter if it feels ridiculous or ‘wasting time’. What matters is the other-worldly feeling we get, when in it.
Let’s pursue true joy with the same passion as other goals or ambitions. It brings deep meaning, motivating and marvellous engagements in our life. A sexy, sparkly smile.
Feel sweet, spontaneous moments that bubble up out of nowhere and plan a few to look forward to. Fill fun moments with stuff that excites, ignites, surprises our sensations.
Faint voices say we can’t live without true joy. Share it with loved ones who truly matter.
I find true joy making dear ones and those in real need – really, really happy…