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“I war running back to the house in Mayaguez with a melting ice cone we called a piraqua running sweet and sticky down my face and arms, the sun in my eyes, breaking through clouds and glinting off the rain-soaked pavement and dripping leaves. I was running with joy, an overwhelming joy that arose…” quote by Anonymous
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“I war running back to the house in Mayaguez with a melting ice cone we called a piraqua running sweet and sticky down my face and arms, the sun in my eyes, breaking through clouds and glinting off the rain-soaked pavement and dripping leaves. I was running with joy, an overwhelming joy that arose simply from gratitude for the fact of being alive. Along with the image, memory carried these words from a child's mind through time: I am blessed. In this life I am truly blessed.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Memoir: Summer of 2015, Personal Blog

Joy can arise from simple sensory experiences and gratitude for life’s existence.

In simple terms: Gratitude over small moments creates deep joy.

Key Takeaway

Practice daily gratitude.

Themes

joy gratitude mindfulness

Mood

joyful contemplative

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • summer activities
  • gratitude journaling
  • mindful walking
  • celebrating life

Key Concepts

sensory awareness emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you cultivate gratitude daily?
  • What senses bring you the most joy?
A Different Perspective

Joy may be fleeting without reflection.

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