Spreading Joy
We don't need much to be happy
A friendly word, a smile from a stranger or a stranger saying "How do you do". The small things in life indeed are what make the difference between feeling miserable and happy. What is it we need to achieve that? Is it an always positive attitude, keeping our mouth shut and pretending everything is alright? There's no need to fool ourselves. Pain and sadness are part of life and if they didn't exist we wouldn't be able to recognize satisfaction, joy, and happiness at all. All we need to feel good is awareness.
I'm a word junk
Words make me think, give me joy. There's no need to write long essays to create this feeling. More frequently it's a line or just a combination of a few words.
The words of my friend made my heart sing today. They felt like a warm embrace as he tugged me in.
My wolves - their happy faces if they see me - so jumpy after a night they kept me awake because something alarmed them, it's pure joy. They eat and in between eating, they give me a quick lick to show me how happy they are. This small act touches my heart, to know we are a pact.
I looked up at the trees for mulberries but it was nearly empty but I noticed how a wild plum tree's ranks are obtained with the mulberry tree. I watched at both of them in amazement so different but in complete harmony. Tiny wild plums warm of the sun I ate straight from the tree. Who needs paradise if this is nearby? I took a photo to let my friend immediately know how rich we are.
The world is full of pain
Not only humans but animals, plants, and Mother Nature suffer. We talk and talk about hurt, suffering, pain, all those feelings inside, the loneliness but if it comes to it nothing changes. It's good to share what's on one's mind even though there is no solution straight away. What eats one should be ventilated before it is nestled deep inside and takes all energy away. Still, at a certain point, one has to accept that a fact is a fact. There's no point in keeping bad experiences alive. If we can't see the future we can still focus on this moment and keep our eyes open for the small things in life that bring us joy. If there is nothing we can still generate it for ourselves. I mainly listen and if there is a problem I can't deal with there are three people I would discuss it with. More to ventilate since I learned most problems solve themselves.
Energy
I like to call it positive energy not joy. I am not sure if I spread joy but for sure I have a positive vibe and I attract people and animals. To protect myself from being drained I do not interfere with many and do not touch everyone. The distance I keep is to protect myself and to use the energy for those I care about most. I stay away from negative vibes because it infects me and my environment. If I do not feel well I stay in my room and will not spread my negative energy on others, animals and trees (nature) included.
I am a realist. I put into perspective situations. What can't be bent into something better I laugh about it. A good laugh, no matter how bad, sad or bizarre the situation is, is what keeps people alive. I noticed those who suffer most have the best sense of humour. Irony, black humour help many to deal with problems. It's the straw that brings a moment of joy into a person's life. Good for a binge of laughter that will remembered and laughed about if we think back at it.
It's not difficult to spread joy. A smile, comment, or compliment is all one needs to do to make someone's day.
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You really know how to out your mind when writing.. someone reading can literally know how you are feeling at that exact moment…
Indeed, you’re a word junk…
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Let's join hands and be addicts together. I noticed you are not that different from me.
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It's about connecting to source... Conscious living energy... Sound is a powerful energy and words are little containers moving in sound. Like ships on the ocean. Thank you for sharing so much. Actually words are not always spoken in sound... they can be... but actually they are in the mind... I was thinking about this... the mind is also an energy... so the words are floating in the mind... they can be written or voiced...
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Importants words can be read between the, bodylanguage, reading mind & soul, art speaking just like deeds... These are all words. Even if not formulated or spoken out they are loud and clear. It's never silent to those who can listen and hear what is said.
Thank you for your words. They are precious to me.
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Your words touch the depths of emotions.
It's so easy to make someone happy, just with a few good words, a small compliment, or a boost of encouragement.
Sometimes, just a few words from us can change someone's life and turn their negative thoughts into positive ones. And only those who understand the value of happiness can truly appreciate it.
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Give a small compliment about a sweater or kind answer to a cashier and the smile you receive is pure gold.
Even if we are out of wordsva small gesture shows.
There was a lady in the supermarket in front of me. The cashier told her she needed a club/bonus card to receive the bonus. I said can she use mine? The close to 90 year old had no clue what the cashier was talking about. She said: of course (I thought why don't you use yours like they do in some supermarkets). Problem solved.
The lady thanked me a milliin times, her daughter arrived and she told her. The daughter thanked me for helping hetlr mom and later outside they thanked me again and again and again. It felt good but at the same time it was too much.
What's wrong with us? How can it be that such a small gesture made both women praise me into heaven. Is no one kind these days? It's not that I paid for her pot of instant coffee.
I hope these two have confident in people again and dare to ask for help and that cashier perhaps it made her think.
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Sorry for the late reply. Actually, I was busy with some outdoor work after that I got engaged in creating some art, so I couldn't read your comment.
You helped a 90-year-old woman who wasn't understanding what the cashier was saying. Your actions are a testament to your good character. Sometimes, we do something similar in our daily lives, which shows that humanity and the spirit of helping others still exist. And your heart must have felt great peace when that mother and daughter were happy because of you.
Otherwise, in today's world, people are so caught up in their own lives that they don't even bother to help others.
Our conscience is what motivates us to do good deeds. When we start listening to our conscience, we become a good person by doing a good deed.
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People get caught up but I also see that there are more introverts and fear increases. It's not because they are bad people but we forgot how to act on an impuls, react by instinct.
I can't always interact or be the kind helpful one, perhaps I see more because I'm the observer and stay at the sideline and am never in the centre of attention?
I was surprised, felt overwhelmed as they kept thanking me and somehow it made me feel uncomfortable as they kept saying this. I felt a lot of loneliness if it comes to kindness. It makes me think and still does. What happened that they felt so relieved, overjoyed and gratefull till the bone?
Thank you for replying, there's no need to answer on an instant. It's good to have a life and let Steemit be for what it is.
Blessed be
Absolutely, we don't need everything in the world to be happy. I agree with you a friendly smile can go a very long way.
Nicely and creatively written.
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Awareness is all we need.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are well.
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It's my pleasure. Yes, I'm doing well.
Regards!🙏
Hola amigo, feliz noche. Un gusto saludarte.
Las emociones como la alegría y la tristeza son esenciales, nos hacen humanos. La alegría nos eleva, mientras que la tristeza nos enseña y profundiza nuestra empatía y comprensión de la vida.
Mucho éxito en tu entrada!
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Sí, ambos son importantes. Gracias por comentar. Bendiciones para usted
Those words in the post are not only words they are emotions that utter by heart and it is reality based words . The person who has a clear heart and feels deeply can only write these words .Hands up for u 👏❤️🤗 @wakeupkitty
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agreed
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Thank you. I am happy with your compliment. 🍀❤️
Always welcome dear 🤗❤️
Hello dear @wakeupkitty !
It is outstanding that little things, like someone new smiling at you may give you happiness. Your cheerful attitude is extremely inspiring. Keep bringing joy to everyone 🥰
Thank you for your kind words.
Blessed be
Welcome dear 😍❤️
Yes, you are a very good human being, that's why you attract all people, you attract people and animals, because you have feelings and compassion and the desire to help people. You are a good person. You never let them get into any trouble and we are anger control people that's why I like your talk so much and because of your kindness my prayers are always with you. May Allah bless you always
Thank you for your kind words.
Blessings to you.
Very good setting... looks like I have a lot to learn from you... good luck