Finding Joy in Everyday Moments

@DrJoeNelsonLCSW

Thank you for this beautiful reminder of small things that make us happy in life! 

Something I really do enjoy every morning is sitting outside, having my coffee (and it smells sooo good!) and a bowl of homemade cereal. I love when the doves join me and ask for their share, sometimes they can be quite demanding too! 😀 I love to smell the fresh air, feel the cooler breeze of the morning gently stroking my skin. It's a wonderful time and gets me into a positive mood to face possible challenges of the day. 

@DrJoeNelsonLCSW Nights like tonight. The temperature is perfect and there's a slight breeze. Sitting on the porch you can hear the crickets and frogs singing. There's no need for lights because the moon is almost full and is so bright

@DrJoeNelsonLCSW  What small moments bring you joy in your everyday life?

Thanks for this post Dr. Joe. It really got me thinking.

I find the older I get the more I treasure the simple things. I inherited a parrot when my daughter moved out of the house and unlike cats and dogs, parrots live a long time. This one is 28 years old and they can live to 50-70 years old. That is a long time to clean their cage and feed them, but there are friendly moments too.

When I come down in the morning, I get greeted with "Alright bud (buddy)." That is encouraging to hear that kind of positive energy. When it is getting late, he starts saying "Good Night." Okay I get the hint you are tired and want me to go to bed.

But all is not happy all the time. He imitates blue jays making loud noises and sometimes screeches. If it gets too bad I cover the cage and he gets quiet. 

The most frustrating things is when I am in a different part of the house and he calls my name in my partner's voice. Sometimes I go running to see what is the matter. Naughty bird hahahaahah!

But I love him and he gets his daily pats on the head that he loves and he play bites me. If he really bit me he could do damage, but those are only love bites. 

When he hears the microwave open he makes the microwave sound and when I go out he says "Going out." What will he think of next?

Arabic tea, walking outside, watching YouTube videos and spending time with the amazing people in my life 🫰🏼

@DrJoeNelsonLCSW oohhhh! There are to many little moments each day brings, that bring me joy to mention ❤

I lovvvve the mornings, watching the sunrise under the willow tree in the garden, with a cup of coffee, and some music. It's just perfect, seeing the world become light again once more, and the birds wake up and sing their songs. Watching my three little piggies (guinea pigs) playing and running around the room, is just amazing and funny. And of course the reason we should save the earth is..... Because it's the only planet with icecream😋 I like iceream😁❤

hope you are doing ok joe? And coping with the heat, gives you a giant tiny hug ❤

@DrJoeNelsonLCSW Beautiful post:) 

What small moments bring you joy in your everyday life?

Anytime I come across a flower or a fluffy cloud ^^ it feels like time stood still for a few seconds for this encounter.

@DrJoeNelsonLCSW Being able to hug my mom each and every day of my life! Just love her so much! 🥰💛

I made a friend on a game, we’ve played together all day for the past week.

it’s the small things that matter, truly! well said