Society & Culture

What puts you on an instant high and brings you joy?

Society & Culture

Posted by: Rainbow

19th Oct 2011 11:45am

Is it exercise and the euphoric endorphins released? An ocean swim on a crystal clear day? A friendly smile from a stranger on the street? A gripping book? Wonderful friends and family? What about your pet dog, Sparky? Do you love an insane belly laugh that brings tears to the eyes and makes you feel like you've done 1,000 sit-ups? Or do you get joy out of free hugs?

CAT17
  • 20th Oct 2011 10:01am

Oh so many things bring joy to me but I must say since becoming a grandparent it would have to be my three little grandsons. We got to see all three together recently for the first time (we dont live near each other) and to see my two beautiful daughters with their baby boys was just so wonderful. My heart just bursts with joy when I get a cuddle and a kiss. The eldest is now 3 and can sing "my bonny lies over the ocean" to me over the phone! The middle one is 20 months and recognises the silly laugh his gramps has when they see each other! The littlest who is one just grins the whole time. I know the joy my own girls give me, but oh the joy I get from their children! My elder sister told me once" the best parent to be is a grandparent" and must agree with that. I hope you all have joy in your lives whatever way it comes to you.


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