1. When I Realized I Was Smiling for No Reason
I wasn’t planning on feeling good today.
But I caught myself humming while doing dishes.
The sun came through the kitchen window.
And for a second, I felt… light.
It wasn’t life-changing.
But it felt good.
And that was enough.
2. I Thought Joy Had to Be Loud
Parties, vacations, big wins—
that’s what I thought joy was supposed to look like.
But sometimes, it’s laughing at a dumb meme alone.
Getting into clean sheets.
Finding a fry at the bottom of the takeout bag.
Small things.
But somehow, they reach me deeper than I expected.
3. Letting Myself Feel Happy Without Guilt
There was a time when feeling good made me feel guilty.
Like, how dare I smile when so much in the world is broken?
But I’ve learned this:
Joy doesn’t mean I’m ignoring the hard stuff.
It means I’m letting in light where I can.
Even if it’s just for a moment.
And honestly, I need that.
4. The Kind of Happy That Feels Like Rest
It’s not adrenaline.
Not excitement.
Just peace.
Like my mind stopped running,
my shoulders dropped,
and everything felt okay… for no particular reason.
That kind of joy is quiet.
But it stays with you.
5. Joy That Doesn’t Need an Audience
I didn’t post it.
I didn’t text anyone.
I just let myself have it.
I danced alone in my room.
Ate dessert before dinner.
Laughed so hard I cried—at something no one else would get.
It was just me.
But it was enough.
It was mine.
