Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
Joyrider
Joyrider: How Gratitude Can Help You Get the Life You Really Want | Angela Scanlon
22 posts
Gratitude is your soul's superfood, but cheaper than goji berries, and twice as good for you. I like to think of it as mindfulness for cynics or the "gateway drug" to spirituality. It's a very tangible thing you can do everyday that will shift your focus to what you have rather than pining and obsessing over what you don't have. Away from a state of lack into limitless abundance...' So what happens when we stop taking things for granted and start putting some gra* into our gratitude? When we consciously turn our heads and hearts to what we have and focus on the good? In Joy Rider, television presenter and host of the podcast Thanks A Million, Angela Scanlon, presents her guide to tapping into your own natural super resource - joy. This book is an invitation to embrace the kind of gratitude that cuts through the bulls**t of life to its truth, connecting us with the present and grounding us in self. When there is so much to feel anxious about, Angela shares with readers how focusing our attention on the small, incremental positives in life can completely change it for the better. * It means love in Irish
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
blurb
LiseWorks
post image

#5JOYSFRIDAY @DebinHawaii
Lots of joys this week
1. Discovered my milk weed had baby Monarch Caterpillar
2. My daughter sent me a picture of my grandson sleeping with all his monster trucks
3. Flowers I never planted sprung up
4. Discovered Zucchini Brownie recipe
5. Renee, my daughter, is spending a couple days with me.

Sace Surprise flowers are the best! 2w
Jari-chan 💖💖💖 2w
AmyG Ha! Your grandson. Reminds me of mine. He always has a truck or two in bed with him. 2w
See All 6 Comments
kspenmoll A monarch baby!!!!!! 2w
mcctrish Rogue flowers are the best 2w
TheBookHippie Oh we love zucchini brownies! We made it with cucumbers once even! 2w
23 likes6 comments
blurb
lil1inblue
post image

#5joysfriday #onsaturday @DebinHawaii

💚 I had a productive Thursday, so I could enjoy my long weekend stress-free!
💚 I had a beautiful, relaxing drive to Minnesota.
💚 I slept through the night last night for the first time in weeks (months?) AND I didn't have ANY night sweats!
💚 Spending the weekend in nature.
💚 Spending time with chosen family.

Leftcoastzen All great joys ! 1mo
AnnCrystal 💚💚💚💚💚. 1mo
Deblovestoread What a wonderful list of joys! And sleep! 1mo
See All 6 Comments
dabbe 🩵💙🩵 1mo
kspenmoll Wonderful week! 1mo
38 likes6 comments
blurb
LiseWorks
post image

A good week with lots of joys #5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
1. My sister gave me a Jack in the Pulpit plant, and it blooming
2. Red tulips
3. The Wren took residence in my blue crooked house
4. I finished another cross-stitch card
5. Fiddleheads. Oh man, they were so delicious
Picked them at my sister's place

kspenmoll Lovely joys! 3mo
dabbe 💙💚💙 3mo
ShelleyBooksie Beautiful flowers! I'm one of the few east coasters who do not love fiddleheads ♡ 3mo
LiseWorks @ShelleyBooksie Whaaaaat. I got the recipe on how to cook them from a restaurant in Nova Scotia. Garlic butter, dried tomatoes, and goats feta cheese. 😋 3mo
ShelleyBooksie @LiseWorks - done up like that I might actually eat them! Around here they are.bpiked and served with butter and vinegar -bleh 3mo
26 likes5 comments
blurb
WorldsOkayestStepMom
post image

First time posting!

1. Got everything set up for my first craft show this weekend!
2. My grandson, Michael, making me laugh daily
3. My husband who takes care of me when I'm sick.
4. Macaroni and cheese.
5. Sleep!

DebinHawaii Great joys! 💛💛💛I hope your craft show goes well! 4mo
dabbe 💙💚💙 4mo
25 likes2 comments
blurb
Deblovestoread
post image

#5JoyFridays

1) An easy new recipe that is a keeper according to my hubby
2) A hubby that is a willing tester for adventures in dining, providing I don‘t get too crazy
3) another tax season done and it was great. A nice amount of hours and stretched my brain a bit
4) a bunch of perfect beautiful spring days and more to come
5) lilacs in full bloom smelling heavenly

Wishing everyone a relaxing, restorative weekend!

@DebinHawaii

TheBookHippie I love lilacs!!! I cannot wait to see flowers again ♥️ 4mo
AnnCrystal 💝💝💝💝💝. 4mo
Lesliereadsalot Congrats on another tax season in the books! 4mo
MemoirsForMe ❤️❤️❤️ 4mo
BkClubCare I love lilacs! 4mo
54 likes5 comments
blurb
lil1inblue
post image

It's been a busy, but rejuvenating week:
1. I went to a rally to stand with Ukraine
2. At #1, I heard about a community organizing event that I attended the next day
3. At #2, I heard about an upcoming mutual aid workshop, which is just what I've been looking for
4. I saw Frigg, a Finnish folk band, in concert
5. I'm going to the symphony tomorrow

Tl;dr: Community and music are healing. 🩵

#5joysfriday @debinhawaii

MaGoose It sounds like you've had a busy but fun and informative day 6mo
dabbe 💚🩶💚 6mo
lil1inblue @MaGoose I feel.so energized! 6mo
See All 6 Comments
lil1inblue @dabbe 🩵💙🩵 6mo
Deblovestoread Fantastic! ❤️✊🏼❤️ 6mo
lil1inblue @Deblovestoread 🩵✊🏻🩵 6mo
20 likes6 comments
blurb
LiseWorks
post image

#5JoysFriday So grateful for this day as I look for joys all week. @DebinHawaii
1. I painted a wine bottle.
2. I painted bees 🐝
3. Success at ice fishing on Sunday. Caught 42 fish I all. Lol all those perch kept us going. 3 pikes were good to keep
4. Started getting #ValentinesCardSwap cards
5. Finished cross stich bookmark

Bookwormjillk I love the bees! 6mo
TheBookHippie Yay!!! Cards!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 6mo
dabbe 🩶🩷🩶 6mo
25 likes3 comments
blurb
peaKnit
post image

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
1. Yoga at a new studio with a friend
2. Fun day out with dad and husband
3. Breakfast with my girls
4. A new ARC!! ❤️ Katherine Center
5. Always the 4-legged family

Tagging @JenReadsAlot @Kshakal @dabbe

dabbe Will do; thanks for the tag! 🩶🖤🩶 7mo
27 likes1 comment
blurb
Deblovestoread
post image

#5JoysFriday

1 - 3 Swaps! The books, the gifts, the candy. So much gratitude for the lovely Littens that sent such wonderful boxes. @Gissy @Chrissyreadit @Avanders and those that organize these fun events that bring all the joy. @wanderinglynn @BookwormAHN @MaleficentBookDragon

4 - Sunday matinee at Oregon Symphony with my daughter.

5 - Finally picked up a pen and sent some replies. 📬 #LitsyLove

Tag your it Littens!

@DebinHawaii

AnnCrystal 💝💝💝💝💝. 10mo
dabbe 🧡🍁💛 10mo
Bookwormjillk I love a good matinee 10mo
See All 6 Comments
BookwormAHN 🖤🐈‍⬛️🖤 10mo
Avanders 😍🥰😘♥️ 10mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️🎈❤️ 9mo
45 likes6 comments
blurb
peaKnit
post image

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii (thank you for the tag, and also @Kshakal )
1. Buddy read
2. Meditation retreat at beautiful space.
3. Reminiscent Halloween decorations
4. Continuing temperature blanket. August ✔️
5. Fun day with the college kid - cheese curds and kiddie cocktails. ❤️🩷 🍒 🥤

Texreader I want a fun day with my college kid! How awesome!! 10mo
peaKnit @texreader Thank you! I hope you get a fun day soon! 10mo
TheBookHippie All sounds lovely! 10mo
DebinHawaii A lovely week of joys! 💛💛💛 Can‘t wait to see the blanket when it‘s done & yay to cheese curds! 🧀 🎉 Thanks for sharing & spreading the joy! 🤗 10mo
22 likes4 comments
blurb
peaKnit
post image

@DebinHawaii #5JoysFriday
1. 30th anniversary with my best friend
2. Trip to Disneyland 🎉👻
3. Part 2 at the beach
4. Ina. So elegant and earthy.
5. Food, relaxation and exploration
My cup is very full this week, this will help to help soften the re-entry next week lol.

mcctrish Happy Anniversary 10mo
Deblovestoread Disney dressed up for Halloween is the best. 🧡 10mo
dabbe Happy Anniversary! 🤩🤩🤩 10mo
See All 6 Comments
DebinHawaii A wonderful list of joys! 💛💛💛 Happy Anniversary! 🎊 And yay to Disney! 🎉 Thanks for sharing & spreading the joy! 🤗 10mo
DebinHawaii I‘m excited about Ina‘s book too! 🎉📚 10mo
peaKnit @mcctrish @dabbe @DebinHawaii Thank you!! Re-entry today is dreadful lol! And @Deblovestoread I could not agree more ❤️🎃👻 10mo
23 likes6 comments
blurb
peaKnit
post image

Never too late for #5JoyFriday 🎉
1. Dinner at DanDan in Milwaukee with the college kid (owned by Top Chef WI #2)
1a. Literally watching daughter become a grown up, with a very independent soul. 🩷
2. My first dahlia, maybe only, at last
3. Kevin sleeping soundly
4. July temp circles
5. A lovely care package from my knitter girl gang.
@DebinHawaii

julieclair What a great list of joys! 11mo
mcctrish That dahlia 😍😍 I have some to plant and I need to commit 11mo
23 likes2 comments
blurb
peaKnit
post image

1. Sophomore in college
2 and 3. Fuzzy friends
4. First run back on the trail
5. June temp circles for my blanket

#5JoyFriday @DebinHawaii
I‘d like to tag everyone, bring the joy🎉🩷

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 11mo
18 likes1 comment
blurb
peaKnit
post image

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
1. Movie and cake for a 19 year old‘s birthday
2. Vacay planning
3. Very good raspberry muffins
4. Busy and focused work week
5. Staycation ahead
Thanks for the tag @Kshakal

dabbe HB to the 19-year-old! 🤩🤩🤩 14mo
mrp27 I got my Oogie Boogie tickets too! 🎃 14mo
JenReadsAlot Omg I can't believe she is 19!? Happy birthday for me! 14mo
peaKnit @mrp27 I can‘t wait to go! 🏰 14mo
DebinHawaii A lovely list of joys! 💛💛💛 Happy Birthday to your daughter 🎉🎂🎉 & those raspberry muffins look amazing! 😋 Thanks for joining in & helping spread the joy! 🤗 14mo
29 likes5 comments
blurb
peaKnit
post image

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii @JenReadsAlot
1. Dinner with a friend
2. Book event and adventure day with a friend
3. Annual Berry picking with the fam
4. Father‘s Day with my husband‘s family
5. Lunch with a friend today
Lots of food and joy this week 🥰🥳

TheBookHippie 😍😍😍😍😍 14mo
DebinHawaii A very joyful week full of food, family & fun sounds great! 💛💛💛 And 🍓🍓🍓! Thanks for sharing & spreading the joy! 🤗 14mo
peaKnit @DebinHawaii It truly was a week full of joy, that you for the reminder to soak it in! 14mo
27 likes3 comments
blurb
LiseWorks
post image

1. At the market I attended over the weekend, a lady made art with old books. They were amazing.
2. My daffodils.
3. My sister made me a hat for me to wear at my trial on Sunday. It says #TeamOakley
4. I got my order from Vesseys. Bulbs of flowers
5. Planted at a new spot, which I prepared for Gladiolus

@DebinHawaii

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💛💛💛 1y
dabbe DAFFIES! 🩷🌼🩷 1y
DebinHawaii A wonderful list of joys!!! 💛💛💛Just seeing a glimpse of daffodils 🌼 brings joy to my heart! Great hat & good luck with the trial! Thanks for sharing & spreading the joy. 🤗 (edited) 1y
22 likes3 comments
blurb
Cazxxx
post image

IuliaC I love carnelian! 2y
Cazxxx @IuliaC It‘s a lovely stone 🧡 2y
41 likes2 comments