I definitely tend toward perpetual striving. I do enjoy and cherish the micro joys of life, but I can do better. I can really relate to the subscribers aspect you mentioned. I've experienced tremendous growth recently, which I've appreciated and celebrated, but then I think, I want to do better. Thanks for a great post and review of this book.
Hahaha, I mean, I definitely struggle with this. That is why this year I'm trying to focus on "delight," which does feel a bit similar to the ordinary joys. I will have to pick up a copy of the book! Thank you for sharing!
I first discovered Catherine Gray through her first book - The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober. Her book really helped me so I’m already a big fan. Will add this book to my must read pile
I love the quote at the end about missing the ordinary moments the most if they were gone. It’s something you don’t often thing about but holds very true
This sounds like a very interesting read, thank you for sharing!
As I first started reading this post I was wondering if the book got into the science of the brain, glad it did! I’ve added it to my ever growing ‘to read’ list. Fascinating stuff.
// The goal isn't to stop growing or improving. It's about finding contentment in the here and now, in things and life as they are. //
Enjoyed this read. Thank you, Jana! So important to remind ourself on micro-joys which we tend to overlook in our rush through the day.
I definitely tend toward perpetual striving. I do enjoy and cherish the micro joys of life, but I can do better. I can really relate to the subscribers aspect you mentioned. I've experienced tremendous growth recently, which I've appreciated and celebrated, but then I think, I want to do better. Thanks for a great post and review of this book.
Hahaha, I mean, I definitely struggle with this. That is why this year I'm trying to focus on "delight," which does feel a bit similar to the ordinary joys. I will have to pick up a copy of the book! Thank you for sharing!
It’s hard. More you try to focus on “delight” or appreciate the ordinary, outside circumstances conspire 😂
HA! Isn’t that the truth? The universe loves to disrupt my peace.
I first discovered Catherine Gray through her first book - The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober. Her book really helped me so I’m already a big fan. Will add this book to my must read pile
I’m glad to hear that it helped. I think you will like this one, too 😊
I love the quote at the end about missing the ordinary moments the most if they were gone. It’s something you don’t often thing about but holds very true
This sounds like a very interesting read, thank you for sharing!
I could not agree more, Jason
As I first started reading this post I was wondering if the book got into the science of the brain, glad it did! I’ve added it to my ever growing ‘to read’ list. Fascinating stuff.
I'm glad to hear that. The list will always keep growing, I think 🫣
Nice post, Jana
Thank you, Charles