Joyful

October 2, 2018

We stayed in town this week-end and one of the things I did was start this book by Ingrid Fetell Lee, Joyful. With a subtitle of ‘The Surprising Power Of Ordinary Things To Create Extraordinary Happiness’ I knew the moment I cracked it open it would be right up my alley. A gift from my friend Jeanne, whose beyond beautiful watercolors we show at the shops. The word ‘things’ should also mean ‘moments’ as the book is not solely about objects. It is a concept that pervades my life, so incredibly interesting getting another perspective. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, her research absolutely fascinating and spot on. Lee explains why some experiences are laden with joy, explores how we can cultivate these experiences every day, and shows us how to identify the most joy-inspiring people, places, and objects in our lives. Cheers to that! Look for copies arriving soon at both shops.