WHAT GIVES YOU Joy?

“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” — David

Bowie

Life has a way of stripping away all the dross and refining us. It can be a painful process but if we let it, we can become something truly beautiful. Can you remember what it felt like to just be you before the world placed all its expectations on you? What truly brought you joy? Where did you shine? You can have that again. Sometimes we just need to step back or maybe step outside and think who am I when it is just me here? No one else’s thoughts filling your head. No one telling you what you should be doing or how.

Take a deep breath of fresh air and feel the air filling your lungs and making you rise. Then release it and notice how you feel. What is most important to you right now? How do you want to feel? Just be present in this moment. What can you do right now to feel most like yourself?

Pick one thing and just do it. It doesn’t have to be something big. In fact, it is probably best if it is something small. Listen to your favorite song. Look at the stars. Talk to a friend. Read a book. Eat your favorite food. Go for a walk. Savor the moment.

Remind yourself of the wonderful person that you have become.