At some parts, I was concerned about how much Harley's friends were poking fun at being caregivers for him. But that was mentioned to be something empowering and not negative. When Harley realized he could be empowered by all these people caring for him, instead of seeing himself as a burden, I could feel the weight leave his shoulders (as well as my own, thinking about this way of relating to others).

Small Joys is one of three books featured at our New Voices 2023 event at 12pm on Sat 29 April, Methodist Church. Elvin will be joined by Monica Heisey ( really good, actually) and Georgina Moore ( The Garnett Girls) and the event will be hosted by Joe Haddow. If Richards knows why this is the case, she doesn’t let on. We spend a lot of time dissecting things in Eva’s head, observing the well-constructed characters around her whose stories are told intimately, but don’t distract from the main plot. We hope this list will inspire you to find joy in the everyday moments and be grateful for all the good things that life has to offer! What makes you feel brighter, lighter, happier, more content, more comforted or inspired? Think bigger and smaller things. Long term and short term.

Anything Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Tinkerbell, Moomins, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice In Wonderland

Whatever you are dealing with, whatever your situation, your struggles or your goals, the small joys matter. Being more mindful of what’s around us in any given moment can be part of this, so we can learn to make the most of more situations and activities than we did before. Another part may be thinking about what makes you happy, even if only briefly. What makes you feel comforted, excited, inspired? Factor those things into your daily life more often where you can. Yes, they can connect us with friends and family that we haven’t seen in a while, but social media newsfeeds also have a way of making us feel inadequate… and that’s a joy-killer! Plus, if you’re always fixated on your cell phone, you’ll miss the small everyday joys around you. Make Time for the Joys of LifeCWs: homophobia, suicidal ideation, self harm, racism, homophobic & racist violence, past sexual assault, attempted suicide Inside: What are your simple joys in life? Here is why intentionally listing them is helpful and 77 ideas to get you started. There are so many things to be grateful for in life. Each day is a reminder that no matter how dark the night, the sun will always rise again in the morning. It’s essential to appreciate the simple joys of life because they are what makes life worth living. The simple joys of life are often overlooked in today’s fast-paced world, but they’re so important for your happiness! Here are 38 examples of the simple pleasures of life and tips for recognizing small joys in your own life.