J-O-Y

Joy is

praying as soon as I wake up in the morning
living in technicolor

a brief, productive, and satisfying conference call

walking in the sunshine

the barista remembering my name and order before I can wish him "good morning"

chatting with a fellow runner about her trendy new running shoes
finding out we have the same name when the barista calls our orders for pick-up

hearing a favorite song on the radio

smiling strangers

seeing a young father walk his little son across the street in style with sound effects and kisses
remembering today is the birthday of a beloved friend in time to share some joy with her

Joy is

what I have no matter what I have