Blog-tember: 5 Things That Bring Me Joy

I’ve never joined a link up before BUT after hearing about this from Rachel and checking out the list of prompts (a little late), I decided to join in for a few.

So, even though I am officially seven days late, here is my first post for Blog-tember 2016.

5 Things That Bring Me Joy

1. The ocean: Specifically, the Outer Banks. I am that cliche girl who is obsessed with the beach/ocean. I could write about the ocean for forever. I could go on and on about the healing I’ve found in its salty waters. The Outer Banks has a special place in my heart because that’s the beach I grew up at and that’s where my family’s beach house is located.
2. Music: I love how passionate artists are. I love being able to hear music. I love being able to read music. I love being able to participate in music by singing or playing piano. I love how music can easily bring people together. I love the experience of live music, especially the joy that comes with seeing your favorite band perform live (even if it is the 15th time you’ve seen them live).
3. Dogs: I’ve never had a dog but the joy I’ve received from other people’s dogs is insane. I’m particularly obsessed with pugs, but all dogs bring me joy. Sometimes I don’t think humans deserve dogs because they’re so good to us. (Also, dog memes)
4. Laughter: Specifically, uncontrollable laughter that makes you cry and your abs ache. True, wild laughter is the best kind. I love watching people experience this and I absolutely love losing myself to laughter.
5. Yoga: Joy is just one of the benefits I get from moving my body with my breath.

I found this prompt to be surprisingly challenging! In the sense that once I got started talking writing about the things that bring me joy, I found it hard to stop and keep the limit of five. This seems like something I should start practicing at least once a day to help cultivate joy & gratitude on a daily basis!

What are five things that bring you joy?

Click here to link back to the 2016 Blog-tember Challenge!