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Cindy McDonough's avatar

I really needed to read this today Emily. Thank you so much for the inspiration.🩵

Kelsey Beebe's avatar

"Because joy itself is worth fighting for." Amen sister. Thank you for this ❤️ I'm finding joy in nightly dance parties in the living room with my husband, toddler, and newborn.

Nancy Bolduc's avatar

I get such JOY from singing VERY QUIETLY listening to my music while on the treadmill or bike at the rec ctr. I try to b quite quiet about it (and look to see if those next to me have ear buds in). I kind of rejuvinates me and makes the work outs so much more FUN. 🎵

Marie Hartney's avatar

Putting the phone down. This is a challenge for all of us. The ultimate goal of being present in our lives

Elspeth's avatar

Such a wonderful reminder and practice! I find myself guilty of rushing from one thing to the next and want to focus on being more present! Thank you for the reminder!

Wynne Elder's avatar

a way of staying human! YES. this afternoon I got out a watercolor book at the island with my 8 year old while she did her homework. it felt so good to put my phone down, connect and create! and she said that was her "high" of the day at dinner 🤍🤍

Allison Louis's avatar

Our kids are truly so grateful when we are just present with them! They are the best reminder to just “sit” even when there are things on the to do list. Thanks for sharing this 🥰

Wynne Elder's avatar

it's so true! 🥹🥹

J.T. Ellison's avatar

Absolute perfection, Emily. Joy is always worth fighting for.

Kelly H's avatar

This was really beautiful and so needed, Emily. Tucking it away to read again and again when everything feels like it's too much.

Natasha Mila's avatar

Getting my camera out more often again and making paper collages with my daughters!

Vanessa's avatar

Sketching, writing and listening to podcasts more recently. I do enjoy baking every now and then.

Anna Catherine's avatar

Loved reading this. Thank you for sharing 😊 I'm currently sewing a memory bear for my daughter. She started carrying it around before I was finished. I laugh because it is currently a bear without its ears 😅🐻 but I'm glad she loves it even though it is unfinished

Michelle Stoker's avatar

I really want to believe this but it doesn’t feel like enough right now.

Nancy Bolduc's avatar

Michelle- it sounds like you are dealing with a LOT right now. Fitting in just a couple glimmers of JOY into your day might help the overwhelm. Hugs.