Count It All Joy
James 1:2 count it all joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds At the beginning of 2024, I created a joy list with the intention of using it to help me daily dig myself out from depression. I worked with my therapist to come up with a list of activities and items that bring me joy. Most are little things that take very little money or effort to enjoy. Here’s my list: Candles, soaps, spray deodorants, hair care products, all items with great scents. A shower Music Routines Written gratitude Put on fun earrings, or a cute shirt. Speak affirmations out loud to myself Play video or board games Listen to a book Go on a walk, or to the park for a hike Get a haircut Take a mini vacation Take Sunday drives Coffee Doodle and color Create art Eat cherries Each of these brings me joy. I came up with a mantra to remind myself to find joy. The mantra consists of the idea of a wandering Sunday drive ...