C O F F E E T H O U G H T S

i am working on a new collaborative project with a local shop and the yoga studio where i work. the project's goal is to inspire people to take just a few seconds out of their day to bring themselves joy. i sat down this afternoon to write my joy list because i think it's important that i know what brings me joy, especially when winter feels like it's over staying it's welcome. 

sunshine

coffee

eating healthy

working out/yoga

lighting a candle 

fresh flowers

clean sheets

open windows

a perfect playlist

a deep inspiring conversation

a smiling customer 

face masks

relaxing baths

when the moon and the sun are out together

the smell of rain in the air

writing letters

sitting 

a clean home 

traveling 

tiny details

thoughtful words

beautiful pictures

some of these things take only 1 minute and cost little to nothing. it can become difficult to take time out of our busy days to do the things we love. we feel guilty or undeserving. bringing ourselves joy and being present in that joy can lessen our stress, make us feel accomplished and get us through tough times. it is easy to think that happiness comes from lavish vacations, delectable meals, and perfect life. i am finding that my happiness comes from the small things in life that we often forget to celebrate. learning to notice how these little things make us feel is key to being a beacon of joy. 

my hope is that you become inspired by the little things and you learn to be present in the moment. when you light a candle notice the smell. when you crawl into your freshly washed bedding notice how it makes you feel. when a stranger smiles at you notice how you smile back. when your favorite song come on, turn it up, notice how the sound fills your soul. these are the little moments, the ones that pass us by, the ones we forget to acknowledge. those moments make up our lives just as much as the big monumental ones. be present to them, let them bring you joy.