So much going on in the world. So much that could overwhelm us, keep us down, keep us preoccupied and entertained just enough that we forget how to live life.

My daughter went to Africa this month. She got to stay in a humble village and help start the foundation to what will become the village school. When asked what she learned she said "nothing". I was confused. Nothing? Se said to me "Mom, you taught me all that I would have taken away from this trip" I did? She explained that I taught her that our riches lie in love and family and not material things. She said that she knew she was privileged to have what she had and that others didn't have as much. She said she knew about hard work and teamwork. She said loved the experience and loved watching all of the joy that the village showed. They sang and danced all the time!

Where do you keep your riches? What brings you joy? How often do you take time to dance and sing? Why do we let so many things overwhelm us and lose sight of the beautiful things that surround us?

I saw a meme that said "Dance like nobody is watching because they aren't, they are looking at their phones." and another that said "Dance like a toddle, they dance even if there's no music."

Joy comes from within...let's dig deep and find it!