Joy Journal #33: March 1, 2024

This afternoon after work, I was tired and grouchy and fed up. It had been a long week and I felt low. But as I looked out my window, I spotted the sun making an appearance after several wet days of grey and rain. My little white dog gazed up at me expectedly with his black eyes and twitching nose; and I knew that I needed to take him out.

Sometimes the body tells us one thing but the mind knows the truth. Even though I wanted to collapse on the couch, I knew that I needed to get out and move my body to feel better. I knew that my dog deserved to stretch his legs and exercise after waiting for me patiently all day.

And do you know what? After being out in the fresh air for two minutes, my spirits started to lift. I walked for an hour in my neighbourhood in the late afternoon sunlight; and when I returned home, it was still light outside. I realized that the days are getting longer. Spring is really on its way. What an incredible gift. I am so glad that I did not miss it. #JoyBlogging