Even in hard times, there are moments when we get a slight fizzing in the blood, joy bubbling up from wherever it is that joy resides. The trick is to keep watch for those moments of lightness, and to allow ourselves to be lifted.
What joy—however tiny—is bubbling up in you?
Last eve, after returning from a day trip out of town, I chose to eat dinner out alone at one of my favorite Greek restaurants. Seated at the bar, since the restaurant was crowded, I ordered there and enjoyed my meal very much. Eating out alone is not a problem for me and brought me joy and satisfaction. Other singles seem to feel that they must always have company; I’m different in that respect.
I got to wash my hand today for the first time in two and a half weeks. I feel so much better now.