For the Simple Joy of ‘Delight’

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021

I took these photos for the simple joy of ‘delight’.

I started reading Ross Gay’s book The Book of Delights (here) which inspired me to start a “my delight journal” purposefully finding little things in my everyday life that delight me.

There is so much around me, that I don’t always notice. So I decided to each morning intentionally set out to look for ‘delights’.

Delights can be anything, you can find it in something you read, or in the words your neighbor spoke, in preparing a meal, in the bird that just flew past your window. In a memory that just popped into your mind or delight in the time spent with grandchildren…Anything that makes you feel like sunshine on your face. No pressure, no must, no every day, but maybe once a week or twice a month, find delight and record it. It can be in a paper journal or online, whatever feels good for you. I’m keeping a paper journal, my favorite way to journal. Over time you will have accumulated your own journal of delights.

In the end this practice will make you more aware and appreciate your everyday with more gratitude.

What is delighting you today. I’d love to know.

Blessings

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Masha

My big joy is to inspire, encourage and empower you to live the sweetest life for you. I love to share inspiration, how to, and my own journey towards wholeness and union with our Divine Mother. Oh and I love photography and cooking. I am thrilled that you are here and sharing in this wonderful magical mystery. View all posts by Masha

8 thoughts on “For the Simple Joy of ‘Delight’”

candidkay March 19, 20216:23 pm Reply

I love this! Small bits of gratitude:). My delight today is my sweet dog’s eyes as she stares at me while I work. Love, love, love.

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1. Masha March 19, 20219:02 pm Reply
  
  Awwwww how precious, it’s a delight just to read about your dog’s eyes staring at you. 🙂
  Thank you Kay xoxo
  
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Michelle March 20, 20217:14 pm Reply

Beautiful photos! I love the idea of a delight journal. What a great way to keep track of everything you found delightful that day. And it would be perfect to read through on days you’re feeling down. Hugs!!

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1. Masha March 21, 202112:12 am Reply
  
  Oh yes, I didn’t think of that, yes, great for days when you’re feeling down, thank you for your inspiration xoxo
  
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Invisibly Me March 21, 202111:46 am Reply

Such an uplifting idea to really focus on those small, simple joys and delights, and I always love hearing what others are finding to make them smile. I love that blossom on the tree there, so very pretty. I smelled freshly cut grass a few days ago – I thought I was in heaven! Makes me thing of spring and summer when I was little 😊
Have a lovely week ahead full of lots of small delights, Masha xx

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1. Masha March 21, 20211:35 pm Reply
  
  Me too, I love seeing what makes others smile and feel happy. Oh and the smell of fresh cut grass, heaven indeed 🙂 Have a delightful week ahead Caz, xoxo
  
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bournemouthgirl April 4, 202112:31 pm Reply

This is a lovely uplifting post. Some beautiful photographs!

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1. Masha April 4, 20213:00 pm Reply
  
  Thank you so much, have a lovely day! xoxo
  
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