Summary

The website content discusses finding joy through massive action during lockdown, featuring personal experiences and highlighting contributions from other writers on the topic.

Abstract

The article "How to Live in Joy" is part of a 30-day series aimed at discovering joy amidst lockdown and social distancing. The author emphasizes the transformative power of taking massive action to cultivate joy in one's life. This week, the author has been particularly active in guiding others towards joyful living, with dreams turning into reality through various actions such as creative endeavors, personal growth, and spreading positivity. The piece also celebrates the work of fellow writers who have shared their insights on joy, showcasing their contributions and encouraging a community-driven approach to finding happiness. The author expresses gratitude for the support and inspiration received from these new friendships and invites further engagement from other writers, posing prompts to explore personal experiences of joy.

Opinions

The author believes that joy can be found within the home and in one's heart during times of lockdown.
Massive action is seen as a catalyst for joy, with the author detailing a week of proactive steps towards personal and communal happiness.
Creativity, growth, and the act of spreading joy are considered essential components of living joyfully.
The author values the contributions of other writers to the collective understanding of joy and its sources.
There is an emphasis on the importance of community and shared experiences in cultivating joy.
The author is thankful for the support and camaraderie within the writing community, particularly acknowledging the beauty in others' writings on joy.
The author actively encourages continued dialogue and reflection on joy, suggesting that this exploration is an ongoing journey.

How to Live in Joy

Day 22: How taking massive action brings joy!

This poem is one of a 30 day series of pieces on How to Live in Joy during lockdown and social distancing at home. I love to share with others all of the joy that you can find at home at this time, that we can find joy in our hearts and our homes.

I am so thankful to the beautiful writers here joining in on the challenge to live in joy! I’m sharing their writings in this piece too!

This poem is about all of the massive actions I have taken this week to guide others to live in joy. My dreams are becoming reality, one action at a time.

Massive Action:

A creative rush.

Starting to thrive.

Reaching, growing and becoming.

Ideas are flowing.

Action is taken.

Spreading joy.

Lighting the path.

Finding the courage.

Living my true self.

Loving these days.

I want to share three beautiful pieces by lovely writers here on Illumination that I consider wonderful new friends. Thank you so much for writing on how to live in joy too!

This first piece is by the amazing KeepingItRealWithAnnick Her poem on joy is just gorgeous! Bask in the joy!

There is Joy

Joy runs deep into the core of us, and radiates throughout

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I just love this lovely poem/prose piece by Amy Marley. She shares a rainbow and her love of taking photos of the sky. Enjoy!

I Look Up

Joy on Tap – prompted by Trista Ainsworth

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I love how Keno Ogbo answered the prompt on joy and how she talks about looking for and finding joy in her every day life. Lovely!

Can’t You Just Answer the Question

I did

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Thank you to these amazing writers for their stories on how to live in joy!

I now pass the prompt on to Dr John Rose and Andy Please share with us how you live in joy!

What curious discoveries have brought you joy today?

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Trista Signe Ainsworth is a professional organizer with Joyful Minimalism. She helps working women clear the clutter, overwhelm and shame from their homes and lives so that they can truly live in joy. Sign up for my living in joy newsletter: Live in Joy