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The website content is a reflective piece on the joy found in life's simple pleasures, emphasizing that the most meaningful aspects of life are often free and can lead to profound happiness.

Abstract

The article "Joy of Joys" delves into the age-old adages that highlight the significance of life's simple joys, such as laughter, nature, and acts of kindness. It suggests that these experiences, rather than material wealth, are the true sources of happiness. The author, inspired by Australian comedian Carl Barron, shares a personal anecdote of uncontrollable laughter and hopes to translate this humor to the reader. The piece is interwoven with poetic expressions that celebrate the beauty of natural phenomena and the warmth of human connections. It concludes with a nod to a fellow writer, Sanjukt Saha, acknowledging a subconscious influence on the theme of the article.

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The author concurs with the sayings that small things in life become the big things, affirming that laughter, nature, and kindness are essential components of a fulfilling life.
Money is not equated with happiness; instead, the author posits that joy is derived from experiences and emotions that money cannot buy.
The article conveys a personal endorsement of laughter as a powerful medicine, capable of inducing tears of joy, as experienced by the author while listening to Carl Barron.
There is an appreciation for the natural world, with the author finding joy in elements such as sunsets, stars, and the laughter of children.
The author values the impact of humor across cultures, hoping that a joke shared by their Italian grandmother will resonate with readers.
Acknowledgment of an unintentional literary borrowing from Sanjukt Saha's work reflects the author's respect for fellow writers and the interconnectedness of creative work.

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Joy of Joys

They say…

Joy playing on a cold day in the sun– Photo my own

They say The small things in life end up being the big things

They say Laughter is the best medicine

They say The best things in life are free

They say Money can’t buy happiness

I say, I agree!

Sunset Sunrise Stars shining

Moon in the sky

Children laughing A genuine smile Kindness in a stranger’s eye

Waves upon the shore Sand beneath your feet Rolling down a grassy hill

Snuggly hugs galore

Smells of fresh bread Blooms in the garden Trees and their leaves

Life to be fed

Joy of joys forever surround When desire and intention ground

Australian comedian Carl Barron made me belly laugh to the point of crying yesterday listening to him talking about his parents.

I hope the humour translates and gives you a chuckle. (I did leak one already in a comment!)

If not, here is a second attempt with a joke my Nan (who was Italian) told me as a kid

What do you call an Italian with a rubber toe?

Roberto (Rubber-toe)!

Thanks, Diana C. for sparking the prompt of laughter, fun and joy this week

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Thanks for reading

Thanks for being you

AFTER NOTE— Has anyone else had this happen? — when you revisit a piece and then realise you have subliminally stolen a line you read? — I read a piece about a month ago by Sanjukt Saha called “They Say”… I came across it randomly again today and went — oh my!

They say

They say, Time can be folded like a bucket on a rocket in a storm.

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