Been there too many times to count, you got this!

Wow, that sounds like a labour of love!

Hi all,

I have enjoyed all of the replies in this thread, and it has brought me happiness to read about yours.

I also recognize that not everyone is feeling joy right now, and that’s ok too, life is not always fun to live, sometimes it’s downright brutal. If you’re going through a time like that, I wish you the best in getting through it, there are few forces stronger than the power of the human will.

I think there are a few main themes here in the replies that seem to be spirit boosters, and let’s be honest none of these are unexpected, but I think it can be nice to have a reminder of what’s good.

In no particular order :

• Pets
• Family
• Friends
• Children
• Partners
• Accomplishments
• Projects
• Art
• Hobbies
• Freedom
• Teaching
• Health

Now I don’t think you need to have every one of these things in your life to truly be happy, but if you’re feeling like nothing is bringing you joy, maybe one of these things might.

I think most importantly, gratitude is the attitude, if something is making your life better, taking a second to recognize it can make it feel even better. If someone is bringing you joy, make sure they know it deep down in their soul ❤️

I’m glad you are enjoying it, and as am I, it’s been so nice to read about all the good in everyone’s lives.

I feel like Lemmy is kind of like anything else in that you get out of it what you put into it to a degree.

It depends on the reader I suppose, but I meant it in ernest

New life is the gift that keeps on giving ❤️

A good life partner really makes it all easier imo

My pleasure, it’s been a treat hearing about all of the different ways people are soaking up life right now, including all th wonderful things you listed here 🙂

Hell ya, I’m a teetotaler myself. Nothing like sobriety over the long term, keep up the good work!

Gaming with the pals, one of the great pleasures in life, I’m glad you have that going for you!

My pleasure, it’s actually brought me great joy to read about everyone else’s slices of happiness 🙂

This is so cool, especially the bee warmth, I never thought of them putting off much heat, but I imagine with enough of them they would!

Cool, where you headed? (if you’re open to sharing)

This is so fucking cool, nobody I know has a crow bro. How did y’all grow to be friends?

I think that not feeling any semblance of happiness is a feature of life at certain times, and I’m sorry that you are feeling that way. The world is neither a place of good or bad, but a mix of both, and if you’re not able to see both sides, you’re missing something. I hope that you’re able to find some happiness in your life, and if it’s at all in your control, I suggest you open yourself up to letting it in.

That’s awesome, I used to teach guitar, and I wish I had thought of that as an idea for incorporating into a lesson.

That’s awesome! Dovetails a plenty in your future!

Yes, this is a great outlook, you can do anything!

Rest well and I hope you make a full recovery and enjoy this time of peace in your life

Congratulations, I hope you find gainful employment swiftly!