Find a comfortable position.  Close your eyes for a moment. Drop your shoulders & let your back relax. Inhale a few deep belly-breaths & exhale slowly, almost inaudibly. Take a moment to notice any tension in your body and consciously release it.

 
As you transition into a more mindful state, embrace the present moment and quietly ask yourself: "What brings me joy?" Allow your heart to express your most cherished treasures. Let a steam of conscious appreciation flow through your being. Take note of the difference in your internal sensations now compared to before you centered yourself. 

You asked your heart a seemingly simple question. Are you prepared to delve a little deeper? Ask yourself a follow-up question: "How can I unlock the keys to my heart?" Whoa...not quite ready for a 'stumper' question, yet.

A little background then: Deep Joy surrounds us continuously, even when we forget to notice it or fail to appreciate its wonder. Sometimes, joy comes to us in small, simple packages - a fleeting smile of appreciation from another, a wink of silly fun, an enthusiastic wave of excitement, or the revelation of a new-found 'secret'. While a small package of joy may be opened privately, joy is amplified when shared.

Joy is like a multi-faceted kaleidoscope. Once you learn to recognize joy, you'll start to see this amazing gift in everyone and everything, everywhere. Joy softens the heart. Simply preparing for and eagerly anticipating an activity intended to bring joy to another person can begin to nourish your own heart.

Visualize a bicycle wheel. Picture it spinning smoothly. When your bike mechanic 'trues' your wheel, the tension in each spoke is adjusted to straighten the wheel and prevent any wobbling. Your wheel is now balanced and aligned, perfectly harmonized by all its supporting spokes.

In contrast to the intimate, private joy found in a small, simple package, there exists a grander, more expansive realm of joy woven intricately into the fabric of friendship, love, and community. Here, joy unfurls like a vibrant tapestry, each thread representing the bonds forged between individuals who share laughter, tears, and moments of profound connection.

I encourage you to touch another's heart in the gentlest of ways. You may ask, "How can I do that?". By expressing your heartfelt connection with another, even the simplest gesture can bring delight to both the giver and the receiver. Each 'Spoke', see 'Aim to Inspire - Join the Fun', represents a community-based activity that anyone can engage in, anywhere, and at any time.