I think I’m taking this “joie de vevre” thing too far. (I knew it was too good to be true to find joy in picking that garden – but doing it again today was also fun.)
Last night I woke up at 3:15 am and danced my way to the bathroom saying “This is a GREAT sleep!”. Then I happily got back in bed and took such great pleasure in the comfortable pillow supporting my head just right, the cool feel of it against my cheek and how perfect my body felt snuggled in the mattress. I know. Who gets up in the middle of the night and finds great joy in their “sleep”?
It surprised me too. I also was in a great mood and had a lot of energy at 3 am. It certainly was a unique experience. “Joie de vevre” is lurking everywhere, at the most unexpected times and in the most obscure places throughout the day (and I guess night). The garden picking and wonderful sleep still elicit good feelings when I think of them. I looked forward to picking more today. I took time to enjoy the weather and sun on my back while I worked. Thinking of going to bed in few hours gives me a relaxing feeling. I want another good “sleep”. I feel an attitude shift coming on.
Think back on your day. Where did some “joie de vevre” surprise you today?
And so, as another day goes by, finding some joie de vevre in everything seems to be changing my perspective, and…I have written.
PS- The yellow ones were amazing! Joie de vevre in my dinner bowl!
I need to sample the yellow tomato and that will bring me joy.Joaan