Joy

At the library, I pick up a book with the title, “Always maintain a Joyful Mind.” My nine year old son points out that I have two other “joy books” already at home. Thanks, yes, I realize.

I’m pretty sure if I keep buying and borrowing books about joy, cultivating joy, practicing a joyful mindset, I will become a jollier version of myself. If you want to try my technique, the key here is to carry those books around. You know? Keep them near your bed, in the bathroom, on a coffee table. Literally, carry them around in your purse. Somehow, the joy tips from the book will be absorbed.

Shhhup. Quiet. I know that there is a step missing.

Ah, yes. Remember to eat slices of cheese as you walk from your joy books in various locations. Maybe ice cream if you can’t find cheese. Solved!