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Microjoys : finding hope (especially) when life is not okay / Cyndie Spiegel.

by Spiegel, Cyndie.

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Penguin Life, 2023.

Spiegel, Cyndie -- Anecdotes.

Positive psychology.

Attitude (Psychology) -- Anecdotes.

9780593492222 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Finding hope (especially) when life is not okay

xxxii, 256 p. ; 19 cm.

"Microjoys are a practice of uncovering joy and finding hope at any moment. They are accessible to everyone, despite all else. When we hone the ability to look for them, they are always available. Microjoys are the hidden wisdom, long-ago memories, subtle treasures, and ordinary delights that surround us: A polka-dot glass on a thrift store shelf. A dear frined's kindness at just the right time. The neighborhood spice shop. A beloved family tradition. The simple quietude of being in love. A cherished chai reipe. Cyndie Spiegel first began taking note of microjoys during the most difficult year of her life -- when she experienced back-to-back unprecedented and devastating losses -- and she found that these fleeting moments of hope helped her move through each day with a semblance of comfort and a lot more joy. Through beautifully written narrative essays and prompts, Cyndie shares the microjoys that have kept her going through tough times and shows us how we can learn to see the microjoys in our own lives. Microjoys don't change the truth of loss or make grief any more convenient, but they allow us to temporarily touch joy, keeping us buoyed and moving forward, one moment at a time."--Jacket.

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