Joy.

Again I find myself in awe of this life and this world. It's amazing. There is so much that we take for granted.
-My amazement is just sitting in a movie theater filled with people, the room is dark and the light from the screen shows the outlines of everyone- a couple on their first date, a couple on their millionth date, a mother and a daughter, a group of best friends, a lonely woman. It's a beautiful picture in my mind, if only I could paint.

The Joy in life isn't hidden, it's right in front of us.
-It's finding your first job, and searching for your first car.
-It's acing that test in math.
-It's being called by your friend when they need help.
-It's a beautiful song to remind you of your past but point you toward your future.
-It's your dreams for your life, fulfilled.
-It's a simple day of sunshine in the middle of darkness.
-It's changing your favorite color.
-It's a single compliment.
-It's a midnight escape from reality.
-It's a walk through a park after a hard day.
-It's nothing you ever wanted it to be...because it's just so much more.

The joy in your life is saved in every picture you've ever taken. It's locked in your heart for eternity. Life itself is the joy you're looking for.