#Unexpected Joy
Quotes tagged #Unexpected Joy
Quotes: 2

Sowing Wonder, Reaping Seasons of Joyful Surprise
Finally, turning poetry into practice means sowing daily. Choose one seed each morning—notice a texture, thank a helper, share a found fact—and attach it to a cue like boiling water. In the evening, record three wonders in a single line; once a week, share one with someone else. Accept weather: some days will feel barren, yet the underground work continues. Over time, as in any garden, attentive scattering yields unexpected blossoms—and the long, surprising season Hughes promised. [...]
Created on: 9/17/2025

Happiness Often Sneaks in Through a Door You Didn’t Know You Left Open — John Barrymore
John Barrymore, an iconic figure in early Hollywood cinema during the early 20th century, lends a philosophical tone to this observation, reminding us that happiness can sometimes come from serendipity rather than intention. [...]
Created on: 10/9/2024