Go Looking for It

Joy will surprise you, sneak up on you like a quick-hit kiss. I'm thankful joy comes when we least expect it, when we least deserve it. Some of us tilt toward the sour side, and we need a disruptive shock of laughter or foolishness to punch us in the seat of the pants. Having two boys is good for this. Well, sometimes -- let's be honest.



That said, being surprised is not enough. We need to look for joy, scout it out. I say it's good to be greedy on this score. The more joy you receive, the more you can give away. And God knows we need more joy in this world.