I spy joy in a tattoo
Joy Tattoo
As I was talking to a new co-worker today, I spied a tattoo on her wrist. Not just any tattoo–a joy tattoo.
And not only is it a joy tattoo, it’s a pretty, swirly, joy tattoo.
Gotta admit, I was slightly envious.
Maybe it’s a phase I’m going through. I’ve been feeling the desire to surround myself with positive words and affirmations. I put up colorful squares in my office affirming ‘yes’, ‘love your life’, ‘joy’, ‘begin’. I’ve got a pendant declaring ‘settle for more’, and one that says ‘divine’. I’ve got a simple, silver band I can hardly stand to take off my finger that reminds me ‘everything is possible’. And when I saw Tab’s tattoo today I just got giddy. She has a friend (or is it a sister?) with a tattoo that says ‘believe’ in the same writing. Wow. How cool is that?
One of my friends thinks it’s a bit much–me with the positive word fixation. But to be perfectly honest, it makes me feel better. Every time I read one of the cards or pieces of jewelry saying yes to joy and possibility, those positive thoughts reverberate in my mind. The more I see / read /feel it, the more I like it and the more I crave it.
Hello, my name is Michele Larsen and I’m a joy addict. I habitually smile and laugh. And I even squeal with delight on occasion. If you come near me you’re likely to get hugged.
Seriously.
Hugs, anyone?
6 comments
You can hug me when we meet 🙂
Squealing with delight, smiling and laughing… sounds like a perfect way to live!
Yay!
Love it! My name is joy and I’ve always LOVED my name. You can’t surround yourself with too many positive messages and words. You can hug me anytime too Michelle 🙂
Great web site. I found a store in Eugene yesterday called Joy’s…I thought of you! funny how a little encounter with someone(you),has made me seek out JOY more purposefully. I thought I did already, but now more than ever. Seeing the words around are a good reminder… That’s why it’s on my wrist.
J.O.Y. serve Jesus first. Others next. Yourself last. 🙂
ok, now I want a joy tattoo!!