Time For A Pop Quiz!
Quick. Stop what you’re doing right now.
Take a slow, deep breath in. And b-r-e-a-t-h-e out.
And notice:
What’s right with this moment?
Maybe it’s the gentle breeze coming in from the window. Or the fact that there’s not much on your schedule today. Or the great song that’s playing in the background. Or the excitement you’re feeling about an upcoming event.
What is it? What’s right with this moment?
[Pause here to think about it and let it soak in]
Got it? I love asking this question. In fact, I routinely ask it on the Following Your Joy Facebook Page and on Twitter. And I love seeing the answers people come up with.
Often times, it’s simple things like: “The smell of a vanilla candle,” “It’s a good hair day,” “The laughter of my baby,” or “My dog snoring.”
Occasionally they’re big things, too, like: “I’m alive,” “I’m healthy,” “My wife loves me,” or “I have a roof over my head.”
Remember, the more you focus on the good stuff (from enjoying a day in your PJ’s to a day free of pain), the more the good stuff multiplies. The more you celebrate what’s “right,” the more there is to celebrate in life.
One of my all-time favorite quotes is by Arthur Rubinstein: “If you love life, life will love you back.” So true!
So. Back to the pop quiz.
What’s right with this moment?
Revel in it. Breathe it in. Honor it.
Share the good news and leave your answer below. You’re sure to get an “A” for playing and for focusing on the good! Can’t wait to see what you all have to say.
P.S. Wanna do some more celebrating? Check out this post.
Got a friend you’d like to take this quiz? Pass along this along and let’s keep celebrating the good stuff!
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At the risk of giving an answer that’s being posted over and over, the thing that was most right for me when I read the question was the fact that I was reading a post from “Following Your Joy”.
The sun is shining and Im living at the beach…a lifelong dream. Just moved from NH to California. AND I am on my way to enjoy the beautiful beach day.
music, kids’ laughter, good coffee
Having a cleansing lunch by the lake with a great friend.
Allowing myself to do nothing and rest all day and being supported by my hubby take care of myself.
Right now, I’m sitting in my kitchen, fresh from the gym, catching up with email, sipping a glass of wine with the door to the deck open and the cool air rushing in – there’s a lot right with this moment!
A cool breeze blowing in the window! The first days of senior high school going well for Hannah;-) My first days of work with the kids were very fun!
I have the next 5 days off, I’m sitting in RED flannel jammies drinking coffee out of a RED cup and listening to the wind! AHHHHHHHHH………..
Enjoying Friday evening watching a good movie, my husband sitting in the chair next to me, my dogs at my side, cat in the middle! Just relaxing and thankful for all that I am blessed with!!
Waking up to a fresh breeze after a too warm night and enjoying my morning coffee sitting on my back porch and watching the sun rise over the lake and the Alps. It’s my five minutes of tranquility before the chaos of the day ahead, and it gives me an opportunity to practice gratitude and say ‘thank you, God!’
WOW! Thanks, everyone, for sharing all the good stuff! I’m energized, inspired, and filled with peace just reading about all these big and little wonderful bits of life. Thank you for being here and taking the time to comment!