What brings you joy?

[Neonatal RRT]

So, here I am at work. Got a few minutes to look at the hospital web pages. A page popped up, "What brings you joy?", and invites employees to share what gives them joy. Then this strange feeling washed over me. I am not sure what that feeling is. Have I ever experienced it? I am,...well,...I am not sure what to think about that. I have had moments in my life where I have laughed, but I don't know if there is anything in my life that gives or gave me joy, per se. I don't know,...maybe I am over thinking it.

Anyone else in this boat?

 

[Outdated]

I experience many moments of joy in life although I'd be hard pressed to name just one thing above others. I've had my fair share of hardship in life too so I appreciate the difference. It's the little things in life that give me pleasure.

Going to a favourite swimming hole and finding out that all the tourist bus drivers are on strike so you have the place to yourself for the day.

 

[Aspychata]

Searching for this right now. But a perfect cup of coffee. A tux cat. Friends that stay friends.

 

[A Fluffy Gray Cat]

Art and music. I'm the kind of guy who loves playing loud music even if loud noises aren't my thing. If I can focus on a good song, nothing feels bad. I also enjoy looking at art be it on the internet or in real life.

If it's not those, I love going out an experiencing the outside world, espcially in nature. Camping trips have been super fun for me lately, even if I don't get to do them as much with my job.

 

[Knower of nothing]

Watching someone you love being proud of their work. Knowingly entering a place of solitude after really needing it. Those are the two instances I know get me every time and are more than strong enough but there are endless lesser joys.

 

[Aspychata]

Days off from anxiety and PTSD. Those are good days.

 

[Luca]

Being alone with my dogs at the top of this hill.

 

[NDR2]

I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced joy either. I’ve experienced good feelings like happiness, enjoyment, fun, thrills, and satisfaction. I’m not sure I know exactly what joy is.

 

[Metal316]

Getting through exams when younger, it meant freedom from my family, travel and doing the work I was obsessed with (electrical engineering)

Nowadays, having a lovely partner in life and working when I want to and enjoying our travels.

 

[Gerald Wilgus]

I am pretty experiential, so the times that bring me joy are when I am learning something new or when using skills to enjoy an aspect of my life. Understanding trilobite taxonomy and what that says about life habits of those critters, or being out on a nice river, reading the currents and playing around with the skill to make my boat dance on the water.

Joy will be finishing a nice, light, cedar-strip canoe for my spouse, knowing that I've built her a unique water craft.

 

[Gerald Wilgus]

Being alone with my dogs at the top of this hill.

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And, on a gorgeous day, from the looks of it. To find joy in such is beautiful.

 

[Gerald Wilgus]

Days off from anxiety and PTSD. Those are good days.

Especially after Ian you deserve a respite.

 

[WhitewaterWoman]

On a daily basis, joy leaps into my heart at the sight of a new orchid blossoms, bird song, a butterfly.

I definitely know joy. What I haven’t figured out it what is fun? Even the things I enjoy aren‘t fun.

 

[Yeshuasdaughter]

Knowing I am loved. My biggest fear is rejection. So, I guess knowing that there are people in my life that do care about me. I also derive great joy from helping others, and giving them gifts, including strangers.

If a homeless person asks for something to drink, I'll go in the store and get them a 2 liter of whatever pop they like. Fun stuff like that. Spreading love around the world.

 

[Darkkin]

My boys and odd conglomeration of houseplants (grocery store rejects and other misfits). Picture books, a walk with Rue Dog on a lovely fall day or a twilight ramble with him in the first snow of December when the world fades to violet.

 

[VictorR]

The big one for me is exploring nature, whether that be a walk through one of many local rainforests for a recharge and seeing what I might spot among the trees, ferns, moss, and other usual things. Sometimes even just moss is nice.

There's a certain delight, after a snowfall, to be the first to tread on a certain path.

And when I have time and finances, going out and seeing what nature has created in other places brings me joy, as does the planning and anticipation thereof.

I just returned from a quick trip to the Southwest and intend to be back sometime, as I just got a brief glimpse and there's so much more to see.

 

[Tom]

I first had Swedish Fish at a Birthday party around 1970, and things have never been the same since.

 

[Fino]

Reading, music, and work.

 

[Suzanne]

Thankfully, I experience joy a lot every day. From my Milly cat, who wants to be close to me ( unusual for animals to behave that way with me) - to studying the bible with two ladies and hearing their growing faith and being able to talk about my God, Jehovah.

Many times I feel joy; but it is a strange concept, because it is like a fleeting moment, until I can easily feel angry, sad etc again ( due to circumstances; rather than for no reason at all).

 

[Progster]

Music. Alone/me time. Getting a new album in the mail. Discovering good new music. A walk in the forest. Receiving good news. Receiving positive feedback in my work.