Contagious Joy

From the book, "Contagious Joy" by Patsy Clairmont. " I believe the key to celebration is a grateful heart, which means we search daily for reasons to stand up and shout, "Let's party!" Here is a gratitude jump-start list;

~Bumping into an old friend ~Raindrops on petals ~A child's giggle ~A yummy book ~Meaningful conversation...

~ Shared laughter ~Sweet dreams ~Soft pillows ~Starlit nights...

Now join in and extend the list to include all the marvelous reasons you have to be upbeat and confetti-ready. Celebrate, girlfriend! Celebrate!"

It occurred to me last evening as I read this in a book, that I find myself, at times, missing this aspect of life..."Joy". Life is hard, responsibilities can be overwhelming, and" time" seems to be at a premium. But children can teach us many lessons, and celebrating life and each other, are some of those lessons. For them, parties happen often, sometimes just being together is party to them. I watch my grandchildren celebrate. They celebrate with bubbles and a wand...they get excited when they get to play with other children...or when they are allowed to jump off the sofa onto the cushions on the floor. I think we as adults can learn from them to take time for each other, to celebrate things that happen, and to share that joy with those who may desperately need it. What is on your gratitude list today? Stop and think...then celebrate! ~ photos from many years ago