There are some moments in life that feel like heaven on earth. The particular experiences I’m thinking of can’t be manufactured or demanded, and so they always arrive as a happy surprise. I call this the joy of serendipity. Joy: marked by a feeling of great pleasure and happiness Serendipity: an unexpected occurrence that develops in a happy or beneficial way Maybe it’s a playful conversation with a stranger that might be the spark of a new friendship. Or a single joke that sends a group of old friends roaring with laughter. It could be a romantic look or a platonic smile, a serious moment or a silly one. The commonality is that they leave us with a feeling of being alive, close to those around us, present in the moment, and hopeful toward the future. It sometimes feels like you’re watching a movie of your own life. Of course, …
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