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Lila Sterling's avatar

My lord, I felt bathed in such sweet goodness reading this. I’ve forgotten how to spot joy. Thank you for this. 🌹🌹🌹

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Alex Elle's avatar

I love to read this! Thank you.

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nalo sabali's avatar

whew! last week was sooooo heavy! i think that lunar eclipse pulled lots of things up & out!😭 i was emotionally exhausted and the joy of my week was simply getting dressed & doing my hair🤗

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Alex Elle's avatar

I'm glad I'm not the only one. Wishing us more lightness this week! x

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Lani V. Cox's avatar

Love the gentle tone, the moments of beauty, too. xo

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Alex Elle's avatar

Big love to you! Thank you! x

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Sasha  OConnor's avatar

The tiniest moment of joy today was walking to a Cafe at lunch to read a few chapters of my novel and sip a cup of coffee while it was still hot. I've started to go outside consistently for lunch despite the weather. It is something I look forward to enjoying. It breaks up the day and allows me to spot 3 things beautiful.

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Wondering In The Woods's avatar

"When did you last feel truly at ease?" <- Love this! I'm going to look for this moment in each day and try to spot trends.

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Kierra M's avatar

I watched your YT video this morning your voice is so soothing. Is there a specific journal you use?

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Alex Elle's avatar

Thank you for watching! I'm using a Karst planner for this practice.

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Psych Yourself Up's avatar

Squinting for joy. Love that. And the quick voice memo and photo ideas to reduce the barriers. Thanks Alex.

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Alex Elle's avatar

You're so welcome!

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Cindy the “Psycho” Therapist 😉's avatar

Thanks for this Alex- I shared a quote from this piece about snapping a photo- I LOVE 💕 that suggestion. Thanks 🙏

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Alex Elle's avatar

Thank you! x

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Sarelle McCoard's avatar

While I am not documenting this practice, I thank you for sharing each week. Modeling joy and gratitude. I’m going to bring this to the group lead today.

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Alex Elle's avatar

Thank you for reading! I appreciate it. xo

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Char Robinson's avatar

It IS hard finding joy everyday, cause some days you just not feelin it! But today…I was scrolling and saw a post about a person I have admired for awhile, Vanessa Williams! ❤️Happy Birthday Vanessa! Her song, “The Comfort Zone” got my joy started today 🩷 Then I went to my Expressive Jazz playlist and heard living “Inside My Dream” by Maysa and started dancing around! YASSSSS! I have Joy today…

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Lisheyna Hurvitz's avatar

Thank you for sharing and showing me how simple joy spotting is to do. I watched the u tube video. It was inspiring and helpful!!

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Angie's avatar

Dear sister friend - hugs and love to you. Stay brave. It gets better and easier. You'll be amazed at your own strength and resilience.

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LaToya Brannen's avatar

Thank you for sharing the prompts! 💞

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Karen Wesley's avatar

A quiet, empty house is today’s joy. I think God is telling me this is how I want to live. ♥️

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Gigi's avatar

Is it too late for me to join in on the Joy Journaling? I’m new in the app and I’m so happy I found this article 💕🫶🏼 I’m going to use the prompts and start tomorrow early morning

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Alex Elle's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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