Finding Joy Keeps Me Young
It seems too simple, “Think happy thoughts and you’ll be happy.” So why don’t I do it? Why don’t we all do it? Imagine what the world would be like if we did.
Dr. Nancy’s article, “Finding Joy…” reminds me how fortunate I am. It’s true that I have a tendency to behave in the ways this article recommends. However, even naturally cheerful, optimistic people need a nudge now and then.
The biggest nudge this article gives me is to think “present tense.” Reading it carefully, there is nothing here that worries about tomorrow. It’s all about today. She advises us to think, “I’m going to be happy today.” She says to “ be grateful for what IS… be kind… savor every moment.”
Dr. Nancy may have discovered the true fountain of youth. All she had to do was open my eyes so I could see it too.
