Dollops of Joy

We sometimes envy the people of Japan or Finland. Both countries have received the honour of being the happiest places on Earth.

We can be like them, because all of us encounter little dollops of joy everyday. A refreshing chocolate ice-cream stick. Fresh coffee in the morning. A sudden hug from a family member.

What can we do to maintain a consistent outlook of happiness? The task is sometimes onerous, but with an attitude of gratitude, focusing on the present, cultivating positive relationships and caring for oneself, we can stay joyful (at least most of the time).

Enjoy these rhyming couplets.

Chocolate ice-cream that melts the heart

Ground coffee that makes brain smart

Bowl of noodles, soft, well-formed

Hug from a friend that keeps us warm

Dollops of joy that we keep

With heart of gratefulness sweet

Thoughts on the now that stays

And on the heart that always prays

Joined with minds that with you think

And with kindred spirits, with you in sync

With the self always in mind

Smile on face will live to shine.

Happy days all.