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Journaling and Joy Day 2

  • annawhitmore0
  • Feb 10
  • 2 min read

Big reveal - I have anxiety. Most of us do to some extent, but for some of us, it is a constant companion. When you have anxiety, depression, or even stress, the world can get smaller and darker. That is why I came up with the first question.

Who or what made you smile today?

Today it was my little one Fiffy. I have two tiny little dogs. They are as different as a badger and a mouse. One is 10 lbs, and one is 11 lbs. One loves the snow, and one loves cuddles.

This little one is Fiffy Wyn. She is an Italian Greyhound mix; she loves cuddles, food, and talking.

Today I woke up from my afternoon nap (yes, I nap) to this little face sharing a pillow with me. I woke up smiling.



Journaling Answers


  1. Fiffy

  2. pine trees

  3. Snowshoeing

  4. Sunshine of Leith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn-UR5YBZBk

  5. Belly rubs for Fiffy

  6. This one is just for me

  7. I shared my life

  8. This is just for me (somethings are better private)

  9. Grey with snow

  10. I planted seeds

  11. Snowfall



Journaling Your Journey Questions

  1. What or who made you smile today?

  2. Did you smell something that reminded you of family or childhood?

  3. What was hard today? Did you learn something? Did you ask for help?

  4. Did you hear a favourite song? Did you sing along? What song was it? When did you first hear it?

  5. How did you show love today?

  6. What was something new in your life? A recipe? A trail? A book? Anything - no matter how small.

  7. Did you do something courageous today? Anything out of your comfort zone?

  8. What colour was the sky?

  9. What did you do that was creative? Sing a song? Draw? Knit? Dance?

  10. What brought you joy or gratitude today?



Joy-Monger Adventure Time



Music
Music

Day 2 - Music

"Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free," - Bob Dylan


Do you have a song that as soon as you hear it, you stop what you are doing, turn it up, and sing or dance or wind down a window because some songs need to be collaborative? For me, that song is "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister. I know that is weird and maybe a bit shocking, but I love it. Maybe it is because I grew up in small-town Ontario, maybe it is because I am a woman and I carry the anger that all women seem to carry. But that song is a time machine, an anger release, and a siren call to dance with one hand waving free. There is a freedom to that, a fun, a joy.

"We've got the right to choose, and

There ain't no way we'll lose it

This is our life, this is our song

We'll fight the powers that be, just

Don't pick on our destiny, 'cause

You don't know us, you don't belong"

-Twisted Sister


Visit Jessica Lin's site to dig deeper into the power of joy and the idea of savour.






 


I would love to hear about your joy and your journaling. If you would like to share your journey I would love to hear it.

 
 
 

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