I love noticing new things that bring delight. Like the sound of dripping water from hanging pots after you water them. Like the way you walk into a room to find a cat curled up and sleeping soundly. Like the way it feels to be in one room of your house and then hear a child playing the piano. Like the way the dishwasher or laundry machine hums and it feels like things are getting done. Like the way the sun breaks through the clouds suddenly and warms your face. Like the way you’ll be talking to a neighbor and she reaches out and grabs your elbow for emphasis. Like the way a mother bird trails her baby who is just now learning to fly in hops and flaps. Or, like the way your hilarious neighbors take pictures of themselves sitting in your new chairs while you are away at the movies. It reminded me of the pranks of garden gnomes or little elves.
Notice. Make your list. It’s your menu of joy for the day.