Joyful

First reading:
Designer Ingrid Fetell Lee looks closely at the aesthetics of joy.

She defines these as:
(1) energy: vibrant color and light;
(2) abundance: variety, lushness, multiplicity;
(3) freedom: nature, open space, wildness;
(4) harmony: balance, symmetry, flow;
(5) play: circles, spheres, bubbly forms;
(6) surprise: contrast and whimsey;
(7) transcendence: elevation and lightness;
(8) magic: invisible forms and illusions;
(9) celebration: synchrony, sparkly and bursting shapes; and
(10) renewal: blossoming, expansion, curves.

Lee encourages us to keep a Joy Journal, tracking each day the specifics of the things that bring us joy.

This book should be a help to those of us who are always interested in adding more joy to our lives.

Second reading:
“Too often, we move through the physical world as if it were a stage set, a mute backdrop for our daily activities. Yet in reality it is alive with opportunities for inspiration, wonder and joy. I hope this book empowers you to see more of these opportunities in the world around you and to seize them.”