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Welcome Those Quick Jolts of Joy That Lighten Your Heart

Sometimes joy is a surprise, and other times we can ignite it.

Diana Leotta
3 min readDec 18, 2021

Photo by Kevin Fitzgerald on Unsplash

A tide of joy flows in — out of nowhere and into my heart. Where the heck did this come from?

I will be moseying along through my day, and I’ll get this jolt of joy.

Has that ever happened to you? It’s an unexpected rush of cheer. I’m not sure from where it came or why it landed on me. However, I am grateful it did.

Is the Universe reminding me how blessed I am? It’s not as though I don’t know I’m fortunate. I do. However, when this unforeseen wave of pleasure settles over me, I’m delighted. It’s an unexpected gift.

Joy is a net of love. — Mother Teresa.

It doesn’t matter if my husband and I quarreled the moment prior. Without me actively taking part, all is forgiven and settled after the arrival of this gift.

I get a clear and distinct view that all is well in my world.

It’s not as though I don’t have troubles or heartache present. Of course, I do, just like all of you.

I am dealing with sciatica pain, concerned about a good friend who has Alzheimer’s, and the never-ending sorrow…

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Diana Leotta
Diana Leotta

Written by Diana Leotta

Retired from work, not from life. Musings on Life, Living and Learning. Always curious. Strong55plus@blogspot.com.

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