Delight as a Daily Practice: A Poetic Illustrated Meditation on the Meaning of Happiness and Its Quiet Everyday Sources

Poet Mary Oliver on allowing yourself to be happy and full:

“If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it.

...whatever it is, don’t be afraid of its plenty.

Joy is not made to be a crumb.”

We all know that life does not hand out bouquets. Flowers do not just appear in the world. The same is true for a life of meaning. Both are grown, over time, from the tiniest seeds. You have to cultivate meaning in your life. You need to do the hard work of tilling the soil and nurturing the seeds. No one can do it for you. Grow your own flowers an... See more