Joy...

What brings you joy? Real joy?
Look at that face... The face of my 6 year old spinning in her fluffy tutu. Isn't it amazing?! Granted, I'm biased because I'm her mom but just look at the joy! I absolutely love working with and being around children. They are pure, innocent, and tell it like it is. There is no second guessing with them. They feel all the feels and will tell you all about it. It's refreshing and you ALWAYS know where you stand with them. 

Clearly my 6 year old loves to dance, but even more I think she loves this outfit. Remember when you were a kid? Did you have a favorite outfit? Did you have a favorite toy? Do you remember the comfort and joy that person, place or thing brought you?

What is there in your life today that brings you that same joy? Maybe it's a person or a place more than an actual item. When I was 4 I had this awesome (seriously, it was the 70's) dress that had ruffly sleeves, was stretchy and comfortable, and striped. And it had a BELT! I can remember the feel of the fabric and the way it swished when I spun (That must run in the family...) It's funny but I always felt like I was bigger and braver in that dress...

Recently I had a friend of mine do a Tarot reading for me. The reading was spot on and one part of it was about finding something that brings me real joy. So... looking at my daughter's joyful face and watching her spin with glee in that tutu made me ask myself, what brings me joy like that? That can be a tough question for adults... We often forget to find joy in life. We often forget to pause and ENjoy. We often don't allow ourselves to feel what is  joy or be joyful. 

People have asked me, "If money wasn't an issue and you could do anything, what would you do?" That I have an answer for- Exactly what I'm doing. RedBloom. I love what I do. I love this community and everything about it. But that is a different question than "What brings you joy?" Don't get me wrong, RedBloom brings me much joy. But there is baggage with that joy. There has been pain, struggle, and loss tied into that joy. Maybe the joy I feel with RedBloom is "adult joy" that comes with lessons and responsibility. So when I think about PURE joy, like a child, what is it that brings that feeling to me? What is it that brings joy like that to you? 

As you go about life today pause for a moment. Look around. Look for that which brings you child-like joy. Maybe it's warm fuzzy socks. Maybe it's an extra cup of coffee. Maybe it's crunching those leaves blowing in the wind. Maybe it's space and time to sit and listen. Maybe it's watching your 6 year old spin in her favorite tutu. :) Whatever it is, find it, dive into it, and enjoy it to the fullest!

Peace, love, and JOY to every one of you. 

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