Welcome to the Life of Riley

Joy! What does joy mean to you?  What brings you joy? This week, I learned that joy is  "an intense experience of positive emotion." That statement alone honestly brought me joy and sense of relief. How often do we stop and think deeply about simple things like the meaning of a word, or simply how it makes us feel?  It's pretty powerful if you think mindfully.  Joy can be simple, anything that makes you smile. Experiencing joy is possible at any moment throughout the day, you just have to look for it.  I think of joy as something beautiful and pure. I see joy jumping, shining, singing, all embracing the wonders of positivity.  Joy is:  A bright color among darker colors  A confident, beautiful woman Feeling deeply loved Laughter of little kids Worshiping God freely, openly, honestly  Smiling genuinely Laughing uncontrollably with someone  Golden hour, noticing people's faces light up ...