I Have a New Friend (Find Your Joy)

 

2020 will go down in my history for many reasons.  Lots has happened and some of it has been good.  I have a notebook that I carry around with me so I can write things down. For the past couple of years, we have been keeping track of the good things that happen to us each month.  

One good thing that has happened to me in 2020 is that I have made a new friend.  We, literally, have nothing in common.  He is in his early twenties but there is no generation gap.  I think he is delightful and he recognizes how cool I am.  We enjoy each other.  Our relationship is joy.  

Due to increasing number of cases and restrictions, we really can't see each other.  That should make me sad but it actually makes me hopeful and motivated.  If we all do our part, we can flatten the curve and restrictions will relax again.  I can't wait to see him again because I know there will be laughter.  

A few days ago, I was singing and dancing to music and I needed a back-up singer/dancer.  I immediately thought of my friend, and one of his friends.  They would be great back-up lip syncers and I know they would be able to pick up on choreography.  

And, I know this friendship is real.  Despite his youth, I have no desire to help him, but I have a desire to mentor him.  It is a partnership.  I don't want to tell him what to do with his life (ok, a little desire) but I do want him to live his best life.  I can't wait to be part of his future and watch his soar.  And, of course, he sees me for what I am.  Totally cool.  

Quite frankly, I am impressed with both of us.  We were both open minded to find friendship in each other despite not having any demographic in common.  That says a lot about both of us.  We are both the type of people you seek moments of enjoyment in life.  That is really the key to happiness.  Accumulating moments of enjoyment.  It is that simple.  Find moments of enjoyment in everyday life. Some people squander happiness by thinking it has to be something big like a big trip, a major accomplishment, or something like that.  

If anything, 2020 has taught me that life is too short and some things that I used to find enjoyable may never come back.  So, we have to find joy wherever we can.  But, if you look, you will find joy.  And, you should look.  We all need more joy.  


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