More joy, please

“When we place our attention on joy, we become more joyful. The world seems more benevolent.” ~Martha Beck

When I focus on the horror stories in the news — such as daily mass shootings — I catch myself feeling angry, hopeless, fearful or depressed. I start to wonder if I’m a moving target on a giant shooting range. But the worst part, really, is that I lose sight of all the goodness that still exists or occurs around me.

At lunch yesterday afternoon, a couple of friends shared recent experiences that involved the kindness and generosity of some lovely people they know. Happy stories. As they recounted these experiences, their smiles got bigger and the very atmosphere of the afternoon felt brighter, more positive. I want more of that. ~CL