Finding Everyday “Glimmers of Joy”
Joy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. For some, it’s the pleasure of a shared belly laugh with a friend. For others, it’s the awe and marvel of a stunning sunset.Sometimes joy is a show-stopper, impossible to ignore; but often, it is tucked into tiny moments and easy to overlook.“I look for ‘glimmers’ of joy in an otherwise stressful or unremarkable day: a delicious latte at exactly the right temperature, the smell of a new book, or the sound of birdsong when I step outside to grab the mail,” writes Haley, an ADDitude reader in Texas. “They are usually tiny things that you might miss if you aren’t paying attention, but these ‘glimmers’ add up and make a difference in how I perceive my day.”At times, these glimmers elude those with ADHD, buried under the stress and worry of daily life.
As one ADDitude reader explains: “I’m the captain of multiple ships and have a hard time finding joy in my life.”When delight is hard to come by, it helps to turn to others for inspiration.
As the saying goes: Just as sorrow shared is halved, joy shared is doubled.So, we asked ADDitude readers: when life’s demands pile up, what brings a smile to your face?
Amidst the darkness, where do you find your glimmers of joy?“Walking barefoot at dusk to ground myself in the cool grass.” — Jolene, Australia“I live by a crystal clear lake that I can walk to.
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