I’ve started reading a book called Delight, by J. B. Priestley. And what a delight it is. Short chapters each focussing on something which brings the author delight. Fountains. Detective novels. Finishing a piece of work.
I love it because not only is it beautifully written and lovely insight into what makes another person tick, it makes me reflect on what brings me delight. And I think it’s one of the most important things we can try to do every day.
Delighting in the small things which can easily go unnoticed.
The way the sunlight was reflecting off a building as I walked along this morning, giving a beautiful orangey glow.
The sweet smile the street cleaner gave to me, as if we knew each other.
My morning cup of tea in my favourite mug. Ever faithful, ever delicious, ever calming.
The anticipation of family coming to visit me, and knowing that soon I can try to squeeze the life out of nieces with hugs.
When going through hard times, or just a particularly crappy day – trying to think of even one small good thing or delight in our lives can remind us that ‘this too shall pass’. Things won’t stay like this forever. Maybe the whole day wasn’t awful, for a brief moment there was also a spark of delight. And that counts for so much.
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