NaBloPoMo December is all about joy. I suppose that is fitting being that December is the beginning of one of the most joyous Holidays and reasons to celebrate. So, when I saw the theme I signed up right away. After I wondered if I’d clicked a bit too quick. Still, November’s NaBlopomo went pretty good for me. I paced myself. I planned ahead to take off Saturdays and Sundays since those are usually my family time and I didn’t want to become overwhelmed. It really helped me to make it as far as I did. I think my last post was a few days before Thanksgiving. With family visiting and preparations, I just couldn’t write any quality content. For me, that meant it was time to bow out gracefully.
Still i so enjoyed the fun of the NaBloPoMo Community as well as the different creative paths the prompts were able to send me to explore. So, I have decided to take part in NaBloPoMo December. Same rules apply: weekends I rest. Now, let’s get started 😀
December 1, 2014
What do you do when you’re down to bring yourself a little joy?
Think on the good.
My Faith
My Family
My Friends.
How do you bring back your joy?
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24 thoughts on “The Joy of It All…”
I love your definition of joy! I try to find the joy in everyday and blanket myself in it, usually if I've lost my jubilance I can ALWAYS count on my family to bring it back 🙂
Wishing you a JOYFUL holiday season, my friend!
XOXO
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Thanks so much!! It can be so hard to keep your Joy when life seems to everything to snatch it but having family friends and love around you have been the best ways for me to keep mine. Wishing all the best blessings and joy!! Xoxoxoxo
great post…it's hard to be positive when times are tough or the bad things keep piling up…but once you find joy it's golden
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Thanks Karen! It can be hard but having that place to find your joy is always a blessing.
Slowing down always helps!!
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it truly does Lynne…sometimes the pressure of life can drain your joy quicker than anything else.
I totally agree with you. Even on my worst feeling days (and there have been a lot at the end of this pregnancy), a simple smile from my daughter brings true joy to my heart and makes the day worthwhile.
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Thanks Susan. Children definitely have the gift of bringing joy to nearly any situation…
you are amazing to brave a second month! I get my joy back by cuddling with my kids.
It was really a lot of fun last month I made it right up to Thanksgiving. Yes. Cuddle are the best!!
I love how the things that bring people joy are so unique to each of us, and yet a common bond between us all. For me, when I'm feeling low, I turn to my husband or my friend, Imogen, for pick me ups. I also can't help but smile when I see my kitties playing or sleeping or just being their sweet, kitty selves. And if that doesn't work, there is always makeup! I'll admit to being a retail therapy kind of girl when I'm down. Even just some online window shopping can bring back a little dose of joy!
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Yes Megan. It is awesome how each person has their own special place and spark for their joy. I think children are one thing that can always offer a source of joy to people. Oh yes, shopping even if only through the window (or screen) is a great pick-me-up 😀
Wow you're doing the NaBloPoMo challenge again! Great job! Just looking at my children always brings so much joy to my heart.
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It was really a lot of fun and I love the prompts. I know…crazy right? LOL Kids are the best for a little recharge of joy 🙂
I love that. My joy always hides behinds my problem but I must learn to find the good in something. I had no idea there was a NaBloPoMo this month.
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Thanks Kita! It can be really hard to keep focus on your joy in the middle of problems but it is so worth it 🙂 Yes, I think they do them every month but November is like the official month – I think that was when it started.
what a great post! You made my day! Thank you!
Thanks so much Lauren…you just made mine 🙂
You are so right about the support system. Love the sentence "when my Kiddies run through my door giggling and excited about the same day I was trying to avoid. I let their joy pull me through" I do the same thing. Never knew how to describe or write that feeling but you did it perfectly!
Thank you Rachel. It is so weird how a child can have such a different perspective of the same things that we dread or avoid. Sometimes seeing things through their eyes is not only fun but best 🙂
You are brave taking on NaBloPoMo for the second month in a row! I need a break but first thing I wanted to do yesterday morning was blog!
Girl…brave or crazy! I’m not sure which one just yet…ask me at the end of the week! LOL It does give you a push though…I’m also doing VLOGmas which is kind at the same thing but for YouTube…wish me luck! 😀
You are spot on – those are the 4 corners of Joy. Stopping by from NaBloPoMo.
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Thanks Erin! Happy to have you come by to visit 😀