Have you ever spent time with someone who doesn't smile often? Maybe you've only discussed serious matters. Maybe they are going through tough times. Maybe they are shy. And then you get a smile, and for a moment there are colours in the world that you hadn't noticed before. Maybe you said something funny. Maybe they are telling you a happy story. Maybe you are walking down the street together and you glance across at them and there it is, a smile with a little laughter in it. A genuine touch of joy with no explanation. You recognize the feeling. It begins in the belly and spreads through your body, softens your limbs, warms you.

If you have ever had the pleasure of witnessing someone else's joy, remember it now. Does the memory carry you into a state of happiness yourself?

These little moments feed us. I learned this once again today. I must remind myself to visit these memories more often.