As we contemplate joy, we are finding a strong interplay between the feeling of joy and the feeling of connection. For example, we might be drawn in by a thing of beauty, feel a wave of affection for a friend, connect to the sacredness of a quiet moment, or experience the awe of the summer sky. Sometimes we are connecting to our bodies through exercise or dance, other times we are participating in a group project that has meaning to us. And somehow, perhaps, we just feel a part of it all.
Yesterday when the temperature reached 104 I decided to take a dip in the local pool. The water was still and blue, and reflected the green leaves of the shade trees above. I was alone and it was quiet. My body soaked up the coolness and the quiet like a sponge. I felt fully immersed. That for me was a moment of joy.
Do we ever experience joy without connection, or connection without joy? We are curious to explore this interplay further, between us and within the larger group. For now, we leave it an open question.
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